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What if Hitler realized that he could never conquer Russia and defeat the Western Allies at the same time, so he decides to focus first on Europe, then turn his attention to Russia after he's conquered Britain and secured North Africa.

At this point, I think the only thing that would save the Allies would be intervention by the United States.

EDIT: I understand the sentiments of many of you who believe that Operation Sea Lion would have failed. However, Hitler could have turned his full attention to North Africa without an invasion of Russia. Hitler may also have been able to gradually wear Britain down through U-Boat warfare. Continued attacks on convoys could have created food and fuel shortages, further hampering the British economy, which was already in crisis due to the war and especially the Blitz. Even if Operation Sea Lion had failed, much of Britain would be left in ruins, so a continued Battle of the Atlantic would be even more devastating. In any event, Britain may have repelled Operation Sea Lion, but I believe that a concerted effort over time would force Britain into submission.
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