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We March Against England

Operation Sea Lion, 1940–41
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We March Against England by Robert Forczyk provides a detailed examination of Germany's military plans and strategies to invade England during World War II. The book delves into the complexities and challenges faced by the German High Command as they prepared Operation Sea Lion, which was ultimately never executed. Through strategic analysis, it offers insight into why the planned invasion was doomed to fail, contributing to the broader understanding of military history during the conflict.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by World War II history and military strategies. It delves into the potential German invasion of Britain, exploring both the strategic planning and the hypothetical scenarios that could have unfolded. Military history enthusiasts will find the detailed analysis and captivating narrative both intriguing and thought-provoking.

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This study tells the thrilling tale of Hitler's plan to invade Britain and end its involvement in World War II, and sheds new light on the greatest threat to Britain in over a century.

We March Against England tells the thrilling tale of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler's plan to invade Britain and end its involvement in World War II. This in-depth examination of the German plan for invasion will shed new light on the greatest threat to the British Isles in over 100 years.

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In May 1940, Nazi Germany was master of continental Europe, with Great Britain standing as the only European power that remained unvanquished. The all-conquering German armed forces poised themselves to cross the Channel. Following the anticipated destruction of the RAF fighter forces, the sweeping of the Channel clear of mines, and the wearing down of the Royal Naval defenders, two German army groups were set to storm the beaches of southern England. Despite near-constant British fears from August to October, the invasion never took place. Initially postponed to spring 1941, the plan was eventually abandoned entirely.

Robert Forczyk, author of Where the Iron Crosses Grow, looks beyond the traditional British account of Operation Sea Lion, with its plucky Home Guards and courageous Spitfire pilots, to examine the true scope of German ambition, plans, and capabilities. He provides an in-depth analysis of how Operation Sea Lion fitted within German air-sea actions around the British Isles, revealing exactly what prevented Hitler from invading Britain.

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We March Against England by Robert Forczyk offers an engaging and detailed exploration of historical events. Reviewers find it rich in information, yet written in a captivating style that keeps readers absorbed. It comes highly recommended for enthusiasts of history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472829832

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: Plate section in colour and black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and is a specialist in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 20 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th Infantry Divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). He is the author of 26 other books, ranging from warfare in the French Revolutionary period to the Second World War. He regularly uses the captured German records at the National Archives and Research Administration (NARA) in Maryland to seek new insights into German operations in the Second World War, including Operation Sea Lion.

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