I've been reading the books How Hitler Could Have Won World War II by Bevin Alexander, as well as using sites like JSTOR and ABC-CLIO to collect data on Rommel's Africa Campaign, and found an interesting fact.
The British were literally on the brink of defeat in several parts of the Mediterranean, some parts boggle my mind somewhat.
One of Hitler's mistake were invading Crete with his air troops, rather than Malta. Crete had no strategic value, while Malta was vital to British supply networks across the Mediterranean. Had Hitler invaded Malta, his convoys to North Africa would have been completely safe, allowing Rommel for more supplies.
Another thing is that Hitler was fixated on defeating the Soviet Union. He could have postponed the invasion, and sent Rommel several extra divisions to easily squash the British. Even 1 Division could have saved Rommel invading Egypt.
My timeline will start with the fall of Greece, and Hitler's order to invade Crete is changed to an invasion of Malta (Operation Hercules). This will allow for Axis Supply Lines to reach across the Mediterranean, and force the Allies across the Nile and the Suez, forcing the Allies to abandon Crete and Gibraltar.
So, what do you think? I will likely start it this weekend.
Also, what do you think would be a good title.
The British were literally on the brink of defeat in several parts of the Mediterranean, some parts boggle my mind somewhat.
One of Hitler's mistake were invading Crete with his air troops, rather than Malta. Crete had no strategic value, while Malta was vital to British supply networks across the Mediterranean. Had Hitler invaded Malta, his convoys to North Africa would have been completely safe, allowing Rommel for more supplies.
Another thing is that Hitler was fixated on defeating the Soviet Union. He could have postponed the invasion, and sent Rommel several extra divisions to easily squash the British. Even 1 Division could have saved Rommel invading Egypt.
My timeline will start with the fall of Greece, and Hitler's order to invade Crete is changed to an invasion of Malta (Operation Hercules). This will allow for Axis Supply Lines to reach across the Mediterranean, and force the Allies across the Nile and the Suez, forcing the Allies to abandon Crete and Gibraltar.
So, what do you think? I will likely start it this weekend.
Also, what do you think would be a good title.