Posted on August 23, 2007 by ThisBirdHasFlown
Operation Sea Lion
Was the German codename for the Invasion of Britain
To consist of a channel crossing by small boats guarded by Luftwaffe (airforce)
In reality this was not feasible as there were not enough craft (boats)
Reliant on the Luftwaffe to smash Britain’s air force
Due to the failure of the Germans to completely destroy the British at [...]
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Posted on August 11, 2007 by ThisBirdHasFlown
Treaty of Versailles
Left the Germans angry and bitter, eager for revenge. The Allies forced the Germans to accept heavy territorial losses, huge reparations, blame for the war and disarmament. Here was the basis for another war.
The League of Nations
Set up to keep world peace but was weak and ineffective. Japan’s invasion of Manchuria and Italy’s [...]
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