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Old 11-14-2017, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Botnst View Post
Not to subtract from or discount the incredible bravery and fortitude of the pilots in defense of Britain, but Germany could never have mounted an invasion force capable of sea supremacy.

The British have been masters of the sea for five hundred years. Their seamanship and fighting spirit are evident in every war they have ever fought.

Germany would lose a huge proporton of their invasion fleet and troops crossing the channel. And once on the ground they would have to resupply troops by crossing that same channel that Britain has successfully defended since 1066.

Aint gonna happen.
There is truth in what you say. However, the Nazis might have been able to clear the sky over the channel and move materiale at will had it not been for Radar.
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