How THIS Stupid Intelligence Mistake Tipped the Scales of WW2

Historical note: it was very difficult to find actual photos of the Graf Zeppelin II that I can legally use in this video, so many are of the original Graf Zeppelin. It was this or not being able to tell the story at all. As the Second World War loomed in 1939, a little know mission was launched by the Third Reich. Targetting Britain’s newly built Chain Home network, the Germans wanted to know what it was designed to do. After several costly blunders, the Germans were none the wiser, or were they? This is the story of the German spy balloon that cost them the war and the amazing discoveries modern historians have uncovered. 💗 If you’d like to support my channel please follow this link for more details: You can also now find me on Patreon: 🧥 Want to get a great deal on an authentic leather flying jacket? Check out the range from Legendary USA here: