Greater destroyer range raises the possibility of a simultaneous German move against Denmark, Norway and Iceland. Possession of Iceland would complicate Arctic convoys and could make retaking it an early major Allied amphibious operation. The beaches are described as difficult places for landing craft. The proposed initial occupation need not involve a large formation because Iceland lacked its own army. Removing an established garrison would be another matter. This is a consequence explored within the alternate fleet scenario, with no claim that Germany historically carried out such an invasion.
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A hypothetical German seizure of Iceland
The greater operating radius raises an Iceland scenario that would change Allied convoy protection and amphibious priorities.