Operation Sea Lion:

Operation Sea Lion was the code name for the German invasion of Great Britain. Hitler's advisors warned against a direct assault across the Channel without first taking out the Royal Air Force. Hitler launched a purely aerial assault on England in August 1940 but was unsuccessful, as the British fighters were clearly superior. The aerial engagement has been referred to as the Battle of Britain. Because he was not able to soften the R.A.F., Hitler never proceeded past the aerial phase of Operation Sea Lion.

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