- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (9 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 058277294X
- ISBN-13: 978-0582772946
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 426,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"He surmises what the outcome would have been if Hitler's plans had been put into operation. The results are thought-provoking and chilling, leaving the reader thankful that Hitler's troops never set foot on this green and pleasant land" - Leicester Mercury
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This terrifying alternative reality is actually based on historical facts. The book follows the real course of events up to1 September, including the planning in Britain and Germany, and the aerial war. The fictional story then supposes that the Germans halted their advance in France along the Seine and the Aisne after the fall of Paris and that Marshal Petain conceded an armistice at that point. The Panzer divisions are thus able to rest and re-equip in northern France…
A brilliant blend of meticulous research and imagination, this book is bound to appeal to anyone with an interest in the causes and effects of historical events, and indeed to anyone interested in world war history itself.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book does an excellent job of playing out the 'what if' scenario of a German invasion of England. There's no need to repeat the synopsis or tell you too much and ruin the book; but for anyone with an interest in Scond World War history this is a great read.
It helps to dissprove many common misconceptions regarding Briatins sole relianceon on the RAF for defence. It addresses the Navy's role, natural and man-made defences using the landscape, as well as the remaining British and Commonwealth forces that were still in Britain at the time and possed a threat to the German invaders.
Good use of photographs in the book and extensive research has been undertaken to back up all the authors findings.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A short book and a very easy read, but very detailed and informative. Knowing some of the invasion area included in the book extremely well and although it is fiction, it has been very well researched which makes it appear genuine.
Definately worth buying & I'm glad I did.
Definately worth buying & I'm glad I did.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Firstly, can I say that I enjoyed reading this book. The concept is fascinating; the first half explores what actually happened up to the end of August 1940, the second part explores one possible scenario for what might have happened had an invasion actually been attempted.
I will deal with each separately. Part one gives a fascinating account of preparation for Sealion on both sides of the channel. I did however sometimes wish the author had put some of the reproduced documents and proposed orders of battle in appendices rather than in the body of the text. In places, failure to do this has led to some very dry sections of the book.
Part two of the book gives a very interesting (fictional) account of what would have happened if the Sea lion had gone ahead. It starts very promisingly and gives a very clever account of landings. Whilst I agree with the author's conclusions about the ultimate outcome of such an undertaking, parts of his narrative seem a little unconvincing. In particular, several times the scenario relies on german troops becoming demoralised, not pressing home attacks and being beaten in the field a little too easily to be entirely plausible. This runs counter to many reports of the actual behaviour of elite german units and of the morale of german units fresh from their victory in France. The book also seems to downplay the role of the Royal Navy in disrupting the resupply of any invasion force.
It would have been nice to have expanded this section of the book to include a discussion of the political situation in Britain during landings. A greater exploration of the Battle of England as the author calls it would have been appreciated. I also feel the the author has missed a trick in that there is no discussion of how a failed invasion would have impacted on the course of the war.
In conclusion, part one is an interesting read whilst part two ultimately left me a wanting more detail.
I will deal with each separately. Part one gives a fascinating account of preparation for Sealion on both sides of the channel. I did however sometimes wish the author had put some of the reproduced documents and proposed orders of battle in appendices rather than in the body of the text. In places, failure to do this has led to some very dry sections of the book.
Part two of the book gives a very interesting (fictional) account of what would have happened if the Sea lion had gone ahead. It starts very promisingly and gives a very clever account of landings. Whilst I agree with the author's conclusions about the ultimate outcome of such an undertaking, parts of his narrative seem a little unconvincing. In particular, several times the scenario relies on german troops becoming demoralised, not pressing home attacks and being beaten in the field a little too easily to be entirely plausible. This runs counter to many reports of the actual behaviour of elite german units and of the morale of german units fresh from their victory in France. The book also seems to downplay the role of the Royal Navy in disrupting the resupply of any invasion force.
It would have been nice to have expanded this section of the book to include a discussion of the political situation in Britain during landings. A greater exploration of the Battle of England as the author calls it would have been appreciated. I also feel the the author has missed a trick in that there is no discussion of how a failed invasion would have impacted on the course of the war.
In conclusion, part one is an interesting read whilst part two ultimately left me a wanting more detail.
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