In June 1940, with the conquest of France, Nazi Germany and Italy had conquered almost all of Western Europe.

The map of Europe was one solid color reflecting the domination of the Axis powers.

Except for one small hole in the donor. the In fact, the Nazis desperately wanted to invade Switzerland.

Learn more about Operation Tenenbaum, the planned German invasion of Switzerland,

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Today's audiobook recommendation is Operation Sea Lion, Hitler's Invasion Plan for

Britain by David Ragg.

During the summer of 1940, Hitler's Germany appeared unstoppable.

The Nazis were masters of mainland Europe, in alliance with Stalin's Russia, and only the English

Channel prevented an immediate invasion.

Operation Sea Lion examines just how realistic the German threat of invasion was.

The author studies the plans, the available capability and resources, and the German's record in Norway and later Crete.

The author weighs these against the state of

Britain's defenses and the relative strength of land, air, and naval forces. The

result is a fascinating study of what might or might not have been. You can claim your one month trial to Audible

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or by clicking on the link in the show notes. While Switzerland was neutral during World War II,

it would be wrong to say that they were passive.

The Swiss knew what was happening around them, and they knew that neutrality could only go so far.

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