With German forces now poised on the coast of Northern France, Britain steeled itself for the invasion it felt was sure to follow. Whilst the Royal Navy held a significant advantage over the German Kriegsmarine after notable victories in Norway, the British army and Royal Air Force had suffered significant losses in both Norway and France. With Russia and the United States yet to become fully involved in the war against Germany, Britain stood alone to oppose the might of Hitler’s advancing forces. German forces had advanced steadily through Poland, Holland and Belgium to then defeat France, and the Norwegian Campaign had seen a further major victory for the Third Reich. Available until 13.00 GMT on April 12th: Battle of Britain: Late Convoy - ABīy the summer of 1940, the situation for the allies looked grim.
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