10 Questions
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?
An unprecedented triumph
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?
To lay siege to Britain or actually invade
When did Adolf Hitler issue Directive Number 16?
On 16 July 1940
What was the codeword given to the German invasion operation of Britain?
Sealion
Why did the Royal Navy have to pull out its larger warships from the channel by the end of July?
Threat from German aircraft
What was the main goal of the Luftwaffe's military pressure on the channel ports and shipping?
Establish command of the Straits of Dover
Why did Hitler announce the readiness of an invasion force to sail by August 15, despite the lack of detailed plans?
Game of bluff
What were the two main obstacles that needed to be overcome before attempting an invasion of Britain?
Destroy or divert the Royal Navy, eliminate the Royal Air Force
Test your knowledge on the rapid fall of France during World War Two, just ten months after the outbreak of the war. Learn about the German invasion and the subsequent triumph they believed they had achieved in extraordinary conditions.
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