Operation Sealion

In the spring of 1940, the German war machine rolled over the nations of Western Europe so quickly that it surprised everyone, including the Germans. With France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, and Denmark conquered, there was only one more country left to fall: Great Britain. To topple this final domino, the German high command prepared for the invasion of the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices