Improved invasion forces would change British decisions

Attempts to make Sea Lion succeed often postpone the operation until 1941 or 1942 so that Germany can acquire better equipment. The objection concerns that equipment and its availability; German officers and troops are considered capable despite having less amphibious experience than some other nations. Scenarios that improve German preparations while leaving British deployments unchanged overlook the likely British response. A growing and visible amphibious force would tie down British assets, just as major German surface ships demanded a continuing response. Maintaining that threat could make the North African campaign more difficult by keeping additional British forces at home. Germany instead committed its resources to invading the Soviet Union, leaving insufficient resources to risk Sea Lion at the same time. Continued recognition of British naval and air strength, followed by abandonment of the invasion, remains the most plausible outcome.