A TAF is a key element for success in either defense or attack.
The ammunition these carry is also important, be that cluster bombs, napalm, WP, or rockets. Any one (or a mixture) would stop an attack/reinforcement for a defense.
To my knowledge the Germans used "little" to none of these very effective weapons. Perhaps because of supply/manufacture/transport/delivery problems.
Nevertheless had the very same heaped upon them.
Rommel, complaining about the efforts to halt/repel the D-Day invasion....
"...especially the lack of air support."
Admiral Ruge (Naval Secretary), ....."utilization of the Anglo-American air force is the modern type of warfare, turning the flank not from the side, but from above."

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