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Which countries fell with ease and dramatic speed to Germany in June 1940?
Which countries fell with ease and dramatic speed to Germany in June 1940?
Poland, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg
What did Germany believe it had achieved with the rapid fall of France in June 1940?
What did Germany believe it had achieved with the rapid fall of France in June 1940?
An unprecedented triumph
What was the puzzling state of affairs for Germany after Britain's apparent defeat?
What was the puzzling state of affairs for Germany after Britain's apparent defeat?
Britain did not surrender or seek to come to terms with Germany.
What were the two options for Germany after Britain's refusal to surrender?
What were the two options for Germany after Britain's refusal to surrender?
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When did Adolf Hitler issue Directive Number 16?
When did Adolf Hitler issue Directive Number 16?
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What was the codeword given to the German invasion operation of Britain?
What was the codeword given to the German invasion operation of Britain?
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Why did the Royal Navy have to pull out its larger warships from the channel by the end of July?
Why did the Royal Navy have to pull out its larger warships from the channel by the end of July?
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What was the main goal of the Luftwaffe's military pressure on the channel ports and shipping?
What was the main goal of the Luftwaffe's military pressure on the channel ports and shipping?
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Why did Hitler announce the readiness of an invasion force to sail by August 15, despite the lack of detailed plans?
Why did Hitler announce the readiness of an invasion force to sail by August 15, despite the lack of detailed plans?
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What were the two main obstacles that needed to be overcome before attempting an invasion of Britain?
What were the two main obstacles that needed to be overcome before attempting an invasion of Britain?
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