WW2 GeneralDiscuss Documentary: Hitler's Britain in the World War II - General forums; I found it interesting. Incredible how the British were so well organized to resist an invasion....
Incredible how the British were so well organized to resist an invasion.
They've been preparing since 1066, responding to attacks by the French, Dutch, Spanish, Scotland and Continential Navy (i.e. J.P. Jones) along the way. By 1940 Britain had so much practise repelling enemy invasions they could probably do it in their sleep.
Ironically Germany was the one nation Britain need not fear. Germany had no intention to invade the British Isles at any time during the 20th Century.
Ironically Germany was the one nation Britain need not fear. Germany had no intention to invade the British Isles at any time during the 20th Century.[/QUOTE]
German jealously and fear of the English (British)?
I read an interesting book years ago that explored the hypothetical German invasion of Britain. The contributors included Galland and it made a fascinating read.
I think you have that backward. Britain was jealous of German economic growth, especially in merchant shipping and global communications. Perhaps the final straw was 1910 when Australia and New Zealand opted for Telefunken radio telegraph stations rather then British made Marconi equipment.
I think you have that backward. Britain was jealous of German economic growth, especially in merchant shipping and global communications. Perhaps the final straw was 1910 when Australia and New Zealand opted for Telefunken radio telegraph stations rather then British made Marconi equipment.
No, dave...the jealousy was only one way. they were jealous of us for a million reasons.
I think you could say they wanted to take over British influence in Europe and other parts of the world. I think you could say they were in awe of that, but "jealous" of the British themselves? I doubt it.
Not saying they should not like you guys or anything, very lovable bunch you are...
I think you could say they wanted to take over British influence in Europe and other parts of the world. I think you could say they were in awe of that, but "jealous" of the British themselves? I doubt it.
Not saying they should not like you guys or anything, very lovable bunch you are...
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