1940 ⟶ Hitler Postpones Operation Sea Lion Indefinitely

Decoded messages now reveal that Hitler has postponed Operat...
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🤫 Hitler Postpones Operation Sea Lion Indefinitely

Decoded messages now reveal that Hitler has postponed Operation Sea Lion until further notice.⟶
Operation Sea LionGerman StrategyInvasion of BritainMilitary IntelligenceDecoded MessagesBattle of BritainMilitary Planning

🇩🇪 Hitler Orders Plans for Operation Sea Lion

Hitler orders preparation of plans for invasion of Britain, code-named Operation Sea Lion.⟶
Hitler Orders Plans for Operation Sea Lion (1940)
Operation Sea LionInvasion PlansBattle of BritainMilitary StrategyGermanyWestern Front

🗓️ Hitler Sets Date for Operation Sea Lion

Hitler sets 15 September as the date for Operation Sea Lion, the invasion of Britain.⟶
Hitler Sets Date for Operation Sea Lion (1940)
GermanyUnited KingdomInvasionOperation Sea LionMilitary PlanningEnglish ChannelBattle of BritainWorld War II

🛑 Hitler Postpones Invasion of Britain

Hitler postpones the invasion of Britain, as the Luftwaffe fails to break the British defenses. However, fears of the forthcoming invasion continue to haunt Britain.⟶
Operation Sea LionInvasionMilitary StrategyBattle of BritainGerman StrategyBritish DefensesMilitary Planning

🗓️ Operation Sea Lion Date Set for September 24

Operation Sea Lion is now set for 24 September.⟶
Operation Sea Lion Date Set for September 24 (1940)
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⚓ Operation Sea Lion Postponed

Operation Sea Lion is postponed until 27 September, the last day of the month with suitable tides for the invasion.⟶
Operation Sea Lion Postponed (1940)
Operation Sea LionInvasion of BritainGerman StrategyEnglish ChannelMilitary PlanningLogisticsBattle of Britain