Hitler wanted to begin a western offensive as soon as possible, but bad weather continued to force delays. In January 1940, a copy of the battle plan for the upcoming offensive fell into Allied hands.
Also, in November 1939, Georg Elser (pictured above) attempted to assassinate Hitler and came very close to succeeding
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Fantasie from Die Walküre
Composed in 1870 by Richard Wagner. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Marine Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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