Why English channel was important in regards with world war 2?

Answer 1

First, in 1940, the Germans held France, and were on the verge of wiping out the British army in north France. But, British officials forced anyone that had a boat that could operate on the sea to transport British soldiers from France back to England via the English Channel. This saved the British army in World War 2 in 1940. Second, the British stormed across the English channel on D-day to recapture France. This is what started the liberation of Western Europe. And lastly, the Battle of Britain was fought over the English channel. Britain didn't want the German air force to be over Britain, so Britain met the Germans over the English channel. This way, the Nazi planes didn't have a chance to bomb Britain if they were stopped over the English channel.

Answer 2

It is the crossing point between England and France. The D-Day landings happened n the beaches of France, and the troops would have got there by the English Channel.

- and don't forget about the channel islands. Jersey was occupied by the German in WW2 they used the island as a sort of 'base' and built tunnels and forts. They fought against France from Jersey.

Answer 3

It was a huge obstacle in the way of a land invasion of Britian Conversly it was a huge protection of Germany's territories from invasion by the Allies