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Did Britain consider gas against an invasion?

British anti-invasion planning included ruthless options, while the brief exchange leaves the specific gas proposal unverified.

Question

Did Britain consider using gas against German troops landing during Operation Sea Lion?

Short answer

Britain considered many ruthless anti-invasion measures, but this exchange does not verify a particular gas plan.

Notes

Britain's possible use of gas on landing beaches is considered in the context of a German invasion. British planners examined many ways to defeat such an attack and were prepared to be ruthless. No details here establish a particular chemical-warfare scheme, so the gas proposal remains unverified.