5 Failed missions of World War 2

Not every military operation goes according to plan—especially in the high-stakes theater of World War II. In this video, we dive into five of the war’s most notorious failed operations, each with major implications for both sides. Starting with Operation Sea Lion, Hitler’s postponed invasion of Britain, to Operation Barbarossa, the ambitious and devastating push into the Soviet Union, these missions were meant to secure victory but instead altered the course of history. We’ll explore Japan’s surprise plan to neutralize the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Operation MI, the German counterattack during the brutal winter of the Ardennes in Operation Watch on the Rhine, and more. Learn the objectives, the turning points, and the aftermath of these crucial operations, and discover how even the most carefully crafted plans fell apart in the fog of war. #history #worldwar2 #disaster

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0:00 - Germany's first setback
1:13 - Relentless pursuit
2:18 - A disastrous decision
4:23 - Disaster in the Pacific
5:39 - Last hope in the West