Time constraints
I just reported Milch plan. I never said it would work. On the basic level, Milch calmed that if Britain was given three to four weeks it would no longer be possible to invade, because defensive preparations would be too strong. This means he assumed his plan would have to be implemented in a matter of days, and that alone is a near impossible task. But he thought of it as a gamble. If it fails, and France still falls, Germany gets its post BoB situation in August. The forces sent to Britain would be lost, but would have a big impact in Britain. A failed operation of this type would significantly alter the course of the war.
I just reported Milch plan. I never said it would work. On the basic level, Milch calmed that if Britain was given three to four weeks it would no longer be possible to invade, because defensive preparations would be too strong. This means he assumed his plan would have to be implemented in a matter of days, and that alone is a near impossible task. But he thought of it as a gamble. If it fails, and France still falls, Germany gets its post BoB situation in August. The forces sent to Britain would be lost, but would have a big impact in Britain. A failed operation of this type would significantly alter the course of the war.