Top secret Nazi documents have revealed that German troops plotted Britain's invasion by using pictures from post cards and calendars.
A war dossier dubbed the 'Nazi A-Z of Great Britain' has uncovered the cities Adolf Hitler wanted to destroy and where the Germans wanted to settle, the Daily Express reported.
It explains how postcards identifying British landmarks were given to troops to prepare them for their planned blitz of the UK.
Iconic sites shown to Hitler's stormtroopers included the Blackpool Tower, the Mersey Tunnel and the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle.
The top secret document also revealed how high-ranking Nazi officers wanted to live in British stately homes and castles.
The dossier was in preparation of the aborted Operation Sealion.
It was scrapped on September 17 1940 after the Luftwaffe failed to gain supremacy over the RAF in the Battle of Britain.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app