Souvenirs Collected By German Tourists In 1930s Were Used To Plan The Invasion Of Britain By Nazis
By
Abdul Waha
December 1, 2024
In this day and age, the ability to map trips out is child's play. Technology is so advanced that one might not take you to be a tourist. For a spy or invading army, services like this would be invaluable. Adolf Hitler had meticulously detailed maps created for the invasion of Britain. Unless he had a time machine, how did he assemble an invasion blueprint that looked like it was from Google Maps?
Ambassador By Day, Spy By Night.
For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Joachim von Ribbentrop und Ion Antonescu
Reichsaußenminister von Ribbentrop begrüßt Marschall. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @P. S. Burton
In 1936, Joachim Von Ribbentrop became Germany's ambassador to England. One of his favorite pastimes was collecting postcards and calendars and sending them back to Hitler. They became the heart of Operation Sealion.
A Picture Worth A Thousand Words.
Upload Wizard photos (general group description of the town, church and landmarks, attractions) of - panoramic and landscapes of - Anilao, Mabini, Batangas [1] - Anilao Multi-Purpose Port, Anilao Town Proper, downtown, including its Chapel and Barangay H. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ramon FVelasquez
The postcards revealed critical coastal towns and landmarks in great detail. Anyone landing on those shores would know precisely where to find shelter, cover or an assigned target.
Aerial Photos And Post Card Images Made An Unbeatable Combination.
Aerial view of vineyards at Markgräflerland. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Taxiarchos228
Aerial photos can be grainy and blocky but combined with an actual picture of the target, you have created a bombardier's dream. Prime industrial targets were Birmingham and Coventry.
On A Clear Day, You Can See Dover.
A Bermuda sloop of the Royal Navy, entering port in the West Indies. Beginning in the 1790s, the navy procured large numbers of these Bermudian vessels, some ordered directly from builders in Bermuda, with others bought up from commercial trade. The most. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Herz aus stahl
Hitler planned to seize France's navy and sail across the English Channel to invade England. The detailed maps of Operation Sealion would efficiently guide the attack to victory.
Meticulous Invasion Plans Unfolded.
Aerial photo of the top of Cabot Tower, Bristol. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Rodw
The German dossier included prominent landmarks such as Bristol Tower, Mersey Tunnel, Windsor Castle, Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge, and Coventry Cathedral.
Abdul Waha
I’m Abdul, a passionate writer who loves exploring diverse topics and sharing stories that resonate with readers. I find joy in diving into new subjects, whether it’s uncovering fascinating details, simplifying complex ideas, or crafting engaging narratives. When I'm not writing, I enjoy discovering new experiences that spark my curiosity and inspire my next piece.
