The Glorious Days of Media, Monopoly and Media Consolidation

Lord Northcliffe had 40% of the morning newspaper circulation and 45% of the evening papers. The novel was a huge success and Northcliffe promoted it by having actors in German uniforms walking down the street. And not only that, he convinced Le Kure to make some editorial changes. So when the Germans land, he had Le Kure change the path of the invading army so that it would go through towns where Northcliffe had a large readership.