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If you mean "did the government of Great Britain plan to set fires to burn invading German barges?", the answer is . . . almost.
A plan was put forward to fit likely landing beaches with pipelines which would pump petrol out onto the surface of the water, which could then be detonated to cause devastating fires. That was the plan, but tests showed that in practice such a scheme would be ineffective and it was replaced by similar installations on the beaches themselves. Sand was shown to assist the burning, so the plan was changed to "booby trap" land areas rather than the sea. These installations were built in secret on many potential landing beaches - they were all removed once the danger of invasion had passed.
But there were other, more devastating, secret plans for inland in case the Germans successfully got ashore: these were called "fougasse" and they would be hidden along roadsides, preferably on steep hills where enemy vehicles would be slowed down. They were enormous stockpiles of petrol, with large amounts of explosives and concrete rubble behind (all dug in and hidden at the side of the road). They would have been detonated by just one man alongside an enemy convoy and would have acted as a gigantic flame-thrower and river of burning petrol, which would flow downhill and destroy large numbers of tanks, other vehicles and troops. There was no defence against such weapons.
The photograph in the link below shows a flame fougasse being tested in secret, on flat ground. The impact on a road incline would be much greater.
What else can I help you with?
Germany's naval weapon agains great Britain?
England has always been a great sea-power, and as a consequence has been able to conduct a "Guerre de Escadre" fleets against fleets (warships against warships). Germany has always been weak at sea, and consequently has had to pursue "Guerre de Course", commerce raiding. For this type of warfare, Germany's weapon of choice...the submarine.
Where are the Baltic sea and the North Sea located?
The Baltic Sea is off the Northern coast of Germany. The North Sea is the stretch of sea between Western Europe and England.
What the surrounding countries of the Netherlands?
Belgium, Germany, Luxemburg, England (across the North Sea), Denmark, France
What body of water lies between England and Germany?
The North Sea.
What countries border England on the east and south?
No country borders England to the South. The English Channel is south of England, which is a sea. Beyond that is France. No countries border England to the East either as to the east is the North Sea. On the other side of the North Sea are Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Which nation had coastlines on the north sea?
Eight countries have Coastlines on the North Sea. They are Scotland, England, Germany, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
What six countries are on the north sea?
Denmark, Norway, Scotland, England, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and a teeny part of France.
Is Germany on the North Sea?
Germany is bordered by the north sea.
What sea is at Germany's north?
"What sea is to Germany's north" Northwest.....the North Sea Northeast......The Baltic Sea
Which body of water borders Germany?
Germany is bordered by the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the north.
When was Fire Sea created?
Fire Sea was created in 1991.
When did sea scouting begin?
Sea Scouting had its beginning at a camp fire in England when Lord Baden-Powell voiced the hope that older Scouts would be learning about boat management and seamanship.
