German Intercept Successes – Early in WWII, Part 4 of 6

Victory in the West Meant the End of the War

The campaign in the West had ended. Throughout Germany bells pealed and flags fluttered. People were convinced that victory in the West meant the end of the war; now it was up to the diplomats to find a way to bring about peace. It was incredible that England, the last remaining antagonist, would dare to continue the war.

Goebbels organized a mighty reception for Hitler when the latter returned from the front; the rumor was spread that America had intervened and England would make peace. Plans for demobilization were worked out and a few people were discharged from the armed forces.