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Germany lacked the force for British-style raids against the United Kingdom

Germany could contest the Channel with S-boats and disrupt Exercise Tiger, but it lacked the forces for repeated commando-style raids on Britain.

Question

Did German forces conduct raids against the United Kingdom comparable to British commando operations?

Short answer

Not to the same extent; Germany lacked the necessary raiding force, although S-boats remained a serious Channel threat and caused losses during Exercise Tiger.

Notes

Germany did not have the forces to conduct much commando-style raiding on the British coast. German S-boats nevertheless remained dangerous in the Channel and inflicted serious losses when they struck Exercise Tiger. The distinction separates local naval disruption from the specialized organization needed for repeated raids ashore.