One of the great 'what ifs' of history is the German invasion of England in 1940, and Kenneth Macksey's alternate account of the campaign, Invasion: The Alternate History of the German Invasion of England, July 1940, is now to be published for the first time as a trade paperback.
In June 1940, German troops massed across the Channel, poised for the invasion of Britain. With France defeated and Britain cowed, Hitler seemed ready for his greatest gamble.
In this brilliant and compelling alternate history the Germans actually launch the invasion that, in reality, was never more than a plan. Landing between Dover and Hythe, German troops push inland supported by the Luftwaffe and the impregnable panzers, and strike out towards London. The British, desperate to defeat the invaders, rally and prepare for a crucial confrontation – at Maidstone.
Realistic, carefully researched and superbly written, this best-selling study is a classic of alternate history and a harrowing insight into how Britain's war might have been. On original publication, the book was reviewed as:
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'Macksey's blend of what actually happened and what might have been makes for a piece of writing comparable to Frederick Forsyth at his best.' –
--Jack Higgins
'Convincingly described and excellently illustrated.'
–The Daily Telegraph
Kenneth Macksey is the author of Guderian: Panzer General and Kesselring: Master Strategist of World War II. He also edited The Hitler Options, an alternate history of World War II.
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