u/Mr_Unknown_7880

We’ve all been taught that Dunkirk was a heroic display of British resilience against impossible odds. However, when you look at the military reality on the ground in May 1940, the German Panzers had the British Expeditionary Force in a death grip.

​The "Halt Order" given by Hitler remains one of the most debated decisions of WWII. While mainstream historians often point to arrogance or a desire to let the Luftwaffe finish the job, many argue that Hitler wanted to leave a door open for a negotiated peace with Britain, viewing the Empire as a potential future ally against the Soviet Union.

​If the Panzers had pushed, the war could have effectively ended in 1940. Do you believe this was just a massive tactical failure by the Wehrmacht, or was there a deeper political game being played behind the scenes to save the British Army from total destruction?

​I’m curious to hear your take—especially if you’ve looked into the primary sources surrounding the communication between Berlin and London at the time.