What If Hitler Had Won? The Alternate Reality of a Nazi-Occupied Britain

TLDRIn this alternate reality scenario, Hitler is victorious and occupies Britain. Mobile death squads hunt down Jews, communists, gypsies, anti-fascists, and intellectuals. Hitler keeps a 'Black Book' with the names of 2,820 people, including Aldous Huxley, to be arrested post-invasion. Resistance groups form, but it's a challenging time for the British. The outcome of the war and the world would have been vastly altered if Hitler had succeeded.

Key insights

Hitler's victory in Europe would have dramatic consequences for Britain

Mobile death squads would hunt down targeted individuals, including Jews and intellectuals

Resistance groups would form, but struggle against the Nazi occupation

Hitler keeps a 'Black Book' with names of targeted individuals

The outcome of the war would have been vastly different if Hitler had won

Q&A

What is the 'Black Book'?

The 'Black Book' contained the names of 2,820 individuals, including Jews, intellectuals, and anti-fascists, to be arrested post-invasion in Nazi-occupied Britain.

Why were mobile death squads hunting down targeted individuals?

The Nazi regime used mobile death squads, known as 'Einsatzgruppen,' to eliminate individuals deemed as threats or enemies, such as Jews, communists, gypsies, and anti-fascists, in their occupied territories.

How would resistance groups form?

Resistance groups would form as a means of opposing the Nazi occupation, often through clandestine activities such as sabotage, intelligence gathering, and underground propaganda.

What impact would a Nazi victory in Europe have on the outcome of the war?

A Nazi victory in Europe would significantly alter the outcome of the war, as it would give Germany a dominant position and influence over other countries, potentially leading to the expansion of Nazi ideology and control.

How would life be different under Nazi occupation?

Life under Nazi occupation would be characterized by strict control, surveillance, censorship, persecution of targeted groups, limited freedoms, and the imposition of Nazi ideology and policies.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this alternate reality scenario, Hitler is victorious and occupies Britain

02:00Mobile death squads, known as 'Einsatzgruppen,' hunt down targeted individuals

04:12Resistance groups form to oppose the Nazi occupation, but face challenges

08:10Hitler keeps a 'Black Book' with the names of targeted individuals

13:10The outcome of the war and the world would have been vastly different if Hitler had succeeded