I've seen alot of alternate invasion strategies here, and the military members have weighed given their analysis given each sides capabilities at the time, their viability, logistical issues, etc.
In this scenario, in April 1944, the British, Americans, and Canadians make landing and capture a port city on Norway's cost, perhaps Egensund or Stavanger, cutting German forces in Norway in two along a north-south line.
The Soviets cut across Finland and make a long push south through Sweden, linking up with the Western Allies Allies at Helsingsborg or Malmo (sites of bridges connecting Sweden to Denmark today), and island hop to reach Jutland, pushing south while making additional landings near Lubeck and/or Kiel.
How viable would have this strategy been given the Soviet and Western Allies capabilities in April 1944?
A few factors I can think of early would would the length of transversing Sweden, German fortification of Norwegian ports, maintaining an element of surprise for ships traveling across the North Sea, and rough terrain for the Western Allies in Norway.
In this scenario, in April 1944, the British, Americans, and Canadians make landing and capture a port city on Norway's cost, perhaps Egensund or Stavanger, cutting German forces in Norway in two along a north-south line.
The Soviets cut across Finland and make a long push south through Sweden, linking up with the Western Allies Allies at Helsingsborg or Malmo (sites of bridges connecting Sweden to Denmark today), and island hop to reach Jutland, pushing south while making additional landings near Lubeck and/or Kiel.
How viable would have this strategy been given the Soviet and Western Allies capabilities in April 1944?
A few factors I can think of early would would the length of transversing Sweden, German fortification of Norwegian ports, maintaining an element of surprise for ships traveling across the North Sea, and rough terrain for the Western Allies in Norway.
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