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Debating the Viability of a German Invasion of England in 1940
The hosts analyze the feasibility of a German invasion of England in 1940, highlighting the lack of preparation and unrealistic strategies for Operation Sea Lion, ultimately concurring that it would have been a disastrous move. The chapter also covers the challenges faced, including the insufficient number of landing crafts, tactics employed by the Royal Navy and RAF, and the significance of destroying the RAF before considering an invasion.