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Muzz · 23-02-2009, 22:33

Hitler's Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool

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Blackpool was off-limits to the Luftwaffe during World War Two because Hitler wanted the seaside town as a "playground", uncovered documents reportedly reveal. Skip related content
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Hitler's Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool

The Fuhrer apparently wanted to hoist the Nazi flag up Blackpool Tower and base the headquarters for his paratroopers there.

Uncovered intelligence maps reportedly reveal Hitler's intention to spare the Lancashire resort during his planned invasion of Great Britain.

York-based publisher Michael Cole brought the documents back from Germany about a year ago, he said.

The papers go toward explaining why the resort escaped unscathed during the Blitz - especially considering there were major British aircraft manufacturing factories situated there.

"These maps will be the source of much interest particularly to those who lived here through the Second World War," said Elaine Smith, chairman of Blackpool's Civic Trust.

"It had been known that Hitler intended to use Blackpool as his personal playground after what he hoped to be a successful invasion and the war ended.

"He probably wanted to keep the resort as it was so he could enjoy it as Chancellor of Britain."

The maps also detail the Nazi leader's invasion plans - which included marching soldiers along the coastline.

The Italian Gardens in Stanley Park was to be used as a guide for paratroopers because the paths formed a perfect compass.

extreme-4x4 · 23-02-2009, 22:42

makes perfect sense to me ..................... well ok not the blackpool bit then

but id like a playground or a headquaters

Paul · 23-02-2009, 22:43

Wonder if thats where the term "The Golden Mile" came from..

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 23-02-2009, 22:43

hmmm, me thinks the resistance would have raised it to ground to stop his fun.
see how many ss can get up tower then blow it...might have been a better
ending then what the stag and hen nights of the north try to destroy the place each weekend now?

Paul · 23-02-2009, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

hmmm, me thinks the resistance would have raised it to ground to stop his fun.
see how many ss can get up tower then blow it...might have been a better
ending then what the stag and hen nights of the north try to destroy the place each weekend now?

SHHH If they are up Blackpool, I have a easy life on the lates at the weekend in Manchester..

willow · 23-02-2009, 23:17

Yep sounds about right for Hitler all show and no ...........

Blackpool tower would have made up for the bits he was missing

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Muzz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North West Vehicle: Nissan Terrano II Posts: 186	Complete Nutjob Hitler's Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool 9 hours 28 mins ago SkyNews Sky News Blackpool was off-limits to the Luftwaffe during World War Two because Hitler wanted the seaside town as a "playground", uncovered documents reportedly reveal. Skip related content Related photos / videos Hitler's Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool The Fuhrer apparently wanted to hoist the Nazi flag up Blackpool Tower and base the headquarters for his paratroopers there. Uncovered intelligence maps reportedly reveal Hitler's intention to spare the Lancashire resort during his planned invasion of Great Britain. York-based publisher Michael Cole brought the documents back from Germany about a year ago, he said. The papers go toward explaining why the resort escaped unscathed during the Blitz - especially considering there were major British aircraft manufacturing factories situated there. "These maps will be the source of much interest particularly to those who lived here through the Second World War," said Elaine Smith, chairman of Blackpool's Civic Trust. "It had been known that Hitler intended to use Blackpool as his personal playground after what he hoped to be a successful invasion and the war ended. "He probably wanted to keep the resort as it was so he could enjoy it as Chancellor of Britain." The maps also detail the Nazi leader's invasion plans - which included marching soldiers along the coastline. The Italian Gardens in Stanley Park was to be used as a guide for paratroopers because the paths formed a perfect compass.

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extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	makes perfect sense to me ..................... well ok not the blackpool bit then but id like a playground or a headquaters

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willow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk East Vehicle: terrano11 1995 TD Posts: 1,955	Yep sounds about right for Hitler all show and no ........... Blackpool tower would have made up for the bits he was missing