The Battle of Britain, Operation Sea LionSummaryHitler planned to invade Great Britain and called it Operation Sea Lion. The Germans use the Leftwaffe to gain control of the air by bombing Britain aircraft stations.Within days the Britain army isn't able to fight back. The RAF bombs Berlin, so Hitler bombs London. Hitler had promised that this would never happen to Germany, however, since it did he changed his strategy and bombed London for 76 nights straught. This was the beginning of the Battle of Britain/ "The Blitz". The RAF was outnumbered by the Luftwaffe 3:1. The British has control over the Enigma. Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, led the dogfights. Churchill was famous for his speeches, he was also knighted. The Americans begin the lend lease policy and the St. Paul's Cathedral becomes a sign of resistance.
Quote"a landing in England is possible, providing that air superiority can be attained and certain other necessary conditions fulfilled.....all the preparations must be made on the basis that the invasion is still only a plan, and has not yet been decided upon." -Hitler, July 2nd 1940
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Subjunctive QuestionHow would history be affected if Hitler was loyal and kept his promise?
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