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Map giving an overview of the plan for Operation Sealion. Paratroopers would land near Brighton and Dover, and troops would be landed on beaches from Portsmouth to Ramsgate. The initial objective was to establish a line from Southampton to Rochester. Ww2, Operation Sea Lion, Military History, World War Ii, Wwii Maps, Battle Of Britain, World War Two, Historical Maps, Wwii
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Map giving an overview of the plan for Operation Sealion. Paratroopers would land near Brighton and Dover, and troops would be landed on beaches from Portsmouth to Ramsgate. The initial objective was to establish a line from Southampton to Rochester.
A 'fighting column' from the South Wales Borderers man their motorcycles which are parked in a suburban street in Bootle, Liverpool, England, 16 August 1940. This training operation formed part of British preparations to repel the threatened German invasion of 1940 ~ British, Liverpool, The Blitz, British Soldier, British Army, Infantry, Prisoners Of War
THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45
A 'fighting column' from the South Wales Borderers man their motorcycles which are parked in a suburban street in Bootle, Liverpool, England, 16 August 1940. This training operation formed part of British preparations to repel the threatened German invasion of 1940 ~
Members of a Local Defence Volunteers (LDV) unit being taught some essential German - essentially, the vocabulary for taking a German soldier prisoner. England, Ww2 Photos, Volunteers, Volunteer, Armed Forces
Members of a Local Defence Volunteers (LDV) unit being taught some essential German - essentially, the vocabulary for taking a German soldier prisoner.
Invasion 1940: In compliance with the Fuhrer's directive on the imminent invasion of Britain in 1940, the Gestapo prepared a secret handbook for the occupation forces. The first part, edited by senior Nazi Walter Schellenberg who had been educated in England, is a detailed analysis of how the Germans thought the country worked. The second, equally intriguing section is a list of the men and women the Gestapo had earmarked for immediate arrest. Reading, Lions, Country, The Third Reich, Terms Of Service, Britain
Invasion 1940: In compliance with the Fuhrer's directive on the imminent invasion of Britain in 1940, the Gestapo prepared a secret handbook for the occupation forces. The first part, edited by senior Nazi Walter Schellenberg who had been educated in England, is a detailed analysis of how the Germans thought the country worked. The second, equally intriguing section is a list of the men and women the Gestapo had earmarked for immediate arrest.
Full military honours were granted by the Luftwaffe at the funerals of R.A.F Sergeants Butlin and Holden who were shot down over Jersey. It is thought this was to try and pacify the local population. War, Military, Military Honors, Soldier
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Full military honours were granted by the Luftwaffe at the funerals of R.A.F Sergeants Butlin and Holden who were shot down over Jersey. It is thought this was to try and pacify the local population.
Living with the Enemy -The story of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands 1940-1945, with eye-witness accounts from both sides. Foreword by Jack Higgins. Author: Roy McLoughlin. Publisher: Channel Island Publishing; 10th edition (September 29, 2011). 207 pages. Books, Literature, Author, Both Sides, Shit Happens, British Isles, Enemy, Library
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Living with the Enemy -The story of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands 1940-1945, with eye-witness accounts from both sides. Foreword by Jack Higgins. Author: Roy McLoughlin. Publisher: Channel Island Publishing; 10th edition (September 29, 2011). 207 pages.
Training for Operation Sealion: Practicing with a landing ship on a beach near Calais. Sea Lion
Training for Operation Sealion: Practicing with a landing ship on a beach near Calais.
A barge being converted into a landing ship. Boat, Sea Lions, Barge, Sea, Invasion
A barge being converted into a landing ship.
1940 German long-range guns bombard the English coast. English, Plymouth, Camo, Railway Gun, Military Weapons
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1940 German long-range guns bombard the English coast.
Invasion barges being loaded with supplies. Great Britain, Invade
Invasion barges being loaded with supplies.
A German Krupp K5 28cm railway gun firing. War Machine, Big Guns, Bismarck, Wwii Photos, German Army
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A German Krupp K5 28cm railway gun firing.
To support the troops landing on the English beaches, the Germans moved a variety of long-range artillery pieces (including railway guns like the one shown) to the Channel coast. The guns would be used to destroy British coastal fortifications and sink Royal Navy ships attacking the invasion fleet. See http://www.da.mod.uk/colleges/jscsc/jscsc-library/archives/operation-sealion/CONF102_GermPlansInvasEngland.pdf/view Action, Ww2 History, Germany Ww2
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To support the troops landing on the English beaches, the Germans moved a variety of long-range artillery pieces (including railway guns like the one shown) to the Channel coast. The guns would be used to destroy British coastal fortifications and sink Royal Navy ships attacking the invasion fleet. See http://www.da.mod.uk/colleges/jscsc/jscsc-library/archives/operation-sealion/CONF102_GermPlansInvasEngland.pdf/view
The port of Fècamp, Normandy, France, fall 1940: Practicing for Operation Sealion - a group of mountain troops (Gebirgsjäger) waiting to embark. Normandy France, Normandy, Churchill, Troops
The port of Fècamp, Normandy, France, fall 1940: Practicing for Operation Sealion - a group of mountain troops (Gebirgsjäger) waiting to embark.
This Dutch tugboat, the "Port of Beyrouth", was scuttled at Dunkirk in June 1940 but then raised and requisitioned by the KMD (Kriegsmarine Dienststelle - Naval Coordinator of Merchant Shipping) for use in Operation Sealion. It was renamed "Lauenburg". Tugs were to be used to tow the invasion barges across the English Channel. Eventually, 170 cargo ships, 1277 barges, and 471 tugs were gathered. These were, inevitably, bombed by the RAF (about 10% being sunk before they dispersed again). Punk, Tugboats, Tug Boats, Towing
This Dutch tugboat, the "Port of Beyrouth", was scuttled at Dunkirk in June 1940 but then raised and requisitioned by the KMD (Kriegsmarine Dienststelle - Naval Coordinator of Merchant Shipping) for use in Operation Sealion. It was renamed "Lauenburg". Tugs were to be used to tow the invasion barges across the English Channel. Eventually, 170 cargo ships, 1277 barges, and 471 tugs were gathered. These were, inevitably, bombed by the RAF (about 10% being sunk before they dispersed again).
In the port of Boulogne, the Germans practice loading vehicles on board landing craft as part of the preparations for Operation Sealion. The vehicle is an Sd.kfz.8 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 8 - "special motorized vehicle 8"). This was a German half-track vehicle that saw widespread use in  WWII. Its main role was as a prime mover for heavy towed guns. History, Zug, Le Port, Allied Powers, German
Photos de la préparation de l'opération Seelöwe - Le forum du débarquement et de la bataille de Normandie
In the port of Boulogne, the Germans practice loading vehicles on board landing craft as part of the preparations for Operation Sealion. The vehicle is an Sd.kfz.8 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 8 - "special motorized vehicle 8"). This was a German half-track vehicle that saw widespread use in WWII. Its main role was as a prime mover for heavy towed guns.
German troops practice disembarking from landing craft in preparation for Operation Sealion. Naval, Warring States Period, American War
Photos de la préparation de l'opération Seelöwe - Le forum du débarquement et de la bataille de Normandie
German troops practice disembarking from landing craft in preparation for Operation Sealion.
German amphibious tank developed for Operation Sealion. It was based on the Panzer 38(t). For its specifications see: http://www.wehrmacht-history.com/heer/amphibious-vehicles/panzer-38-t-ausf-a-mit-schwimmkoerper.htm Techno, Amphibious Vehicle, Armored Vehicles, Ww2 Tanks, Vehicles, Turret
Photos de la préparation de l'opération Seelöwe - Le forum du débarquement et de la bataille de Normandie
German amphibious tank developed for Operation Sealion. It was based on the Panzer 38(t). For its specifications see: http://www.wehrmacht-history.com/heer/amphibious-vehicles/panzer-38-t-ausf-a-mit-schwimmkoerper.htm
1940, preparations for Operation Sealion: In the Pas-de-Calais, close to Cap Gris-Nez, a group of barges before modification to landing craft. Landing, Modification, Guard, Luftwaffe
Photos de la préparation de l'opération Seelöwe - Le forum du débarquement et de la bataille de Normandie
1940, preparations for Operation Sealion: In the Pas-de-Calais, close to Cap Gris-Nez, a group of barges before modification to landing craft.