ErprGr 210, Denain, Bf 109E/Bf 110C/D, 26 on hand, 17 operational.
Yeah I guess their bombs would not have hindered them in air-to-air combat???
Or the mission unsuccessful if they dumped them???
Geez, quit grasping at straws.
Yes it matters how they enter the battle -
I was not clear; you have misunderstood me, or the concept of the tactics.
The point of small wing tactics was not to attack the enemy piecemeal. That would be rather stupid and I do not think the "big wing" debate would even be an issue if that was the case.
The tactic involved small units arriving at the same place and time taking the path that works best for them to get there. The individual formation leaders had control of reaching the rendezvous point.
Most air forces use "small wing" tactics today. They simply work the best and allow the most tactical flexibility and individual initiative.
Big Wing tactics involved everyone forming up together and flying under one central formation leader.
All the best,
Crumpp