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WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
14. Live at the Chalke Valley History Festival
Jul 2, 2019
Comedian and historian Al Murray, alongside historian and author James Holland, discuss Nazis in Allied uniforms, the potential of the US dropping an atomic bomb on Germans, and answer questions from a live audience at the Chalke Valley History Festival.
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- Germany avoided invading Malta due to its difficult terrain and strong defenses.
- Operation Sea Lion failed due to lack of preparation and Hitler's errors.
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Malta Invasion Decision
The Germans did not invade Malta due to the island being strategically difficult to attack with its rocky terrain and strong defenses. Hitler opted to focus on Crete instead and did not perceive Malta as a priority target.
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