The conventional concept assumes both unusually high German readiness and a static British fleet. Concentrating almost every available ship would require conspicuous flows of fuel, ammunition, trains, personnel, and ships gathering in port. Reconnaissance aircraft, agents, radio interception, and traffic analysis would provide several ways to detect those preparations. Surprise force generation is therefore a central practical failure in the standard interpretation.
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Why a surprise concentration was implausible
The proposed strike required nearly the entire German fleet to become available and concentrate without Britain detecting the mobilization.