On This Day, 1940: On 5 September 1940, Bromide jamming was used operationally against German navigation beams, marking the practical beginning of British electronic warfare.
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Bromide Jamming Marks the Start of British Electronic Warfare
On 5 September 1940, Bromide jamming was used operationally against German navigation beams, marking the practical beginning of British electronic warfare.
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