I found it interesting. Incredible how the British were so well organized to resist an invasion.
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German jealously and fear of the English (British)?
I read an interesting book years ago that explored the hypothetical German invasion of Britain. The contributors included Galland and it made a fascinating read.
John
It seems to me the most viable way to cut Britain from the war would be blockade it, not invade.
I think you have that backward. Britain was jealous of German economic growth, especially in merchant shipping and global communications. Perhaps the final straw was 1910 when Australia and New Zealand opted for Telefunken radio telegraph stations rather then British made Marconi equipment.
Really, what were those reasons? I have not met one yet who is. (One through a Million please...)
I think you could say they wanted to take over British influence in Europe and other parts of the world. I think you could say they were in awe of that, but "jealous" of the British themselves? I doubt it.
Not saying they should not like you guys or anything, very lovable bunch you are...
Only because of fish and chips and mushy peas...
I'm not sure that offering a plate of fish chips mushy peas would guarantee a warm welcome for us in certain parts of the world in 2012...8)
It would for me! I love it, malt vinegar and all. Add a nice pint to go with it, and I am satisfied.
I for one must stand up for Black Pudding, without it, an English Breakfast just aint 'Traditional' in my eyes; grilled, fried, bbq-ed or steamed, b'pud or musta makkera is mm mmm mmmmm
Although I'm more of a chips with a battered sausage bbq sauce fan, than fish n' chips - I dislike most fast food chicken; I distrust the watery crap tasting meat, with their overly greasy the tumbled mix of pork and beef addatives added to the once was chicken meat, just so it'll absorb more water for a higher by weight sales price.