"Zerstorer" Hardback by John Vasco and Peter Cornwell - Coming from Wingleader in 2025

[John Vasco]

'...The Telling:
OKW Directive signed by Hitler on 1st March 1940.
"The development of the situation in Scandinavia makes it necessary to prepare for the occupation of Denmark and Norway by formations of the Armed Forces ('Case Weser-exercise'). This would anticipate English action against Scandinavia and the Baltic, would secure our supplies of ore from Sweden, and would provide the Navy and Air Force with expanded bases for operations against England."
Source: Trevor-Roper: Hitler's War Directives
i.e. nothing at all to do with "securing Germany's exposed northern flank against possible invasion."...'


If you actually believe that, then all I can say is that you are an apologist for the Third Reich! You are beginning to show your true colours...