What If the Axis Captured Gibraltar? (Operation Felix)

When Adolf Hitler accepted Francisco Franco’s impossible demands to launch Operation Felix and orchestrate the Axis capture of Gibraltar, Berlin believed it had just won World War 2. With the Mediterranean slammed shut, Erwin Rommel unchained in North Africa, and the British fortress starved into submission, the tactical victory seemed absolute. Pivot Point History | Educational Disclaimer: This film is a historical documentary intended for educational and analytical purposes. It explores speculative "what-if" scenarios based on academic research into 20th-century geopolitics, logistics, and military strategy. This channel remains strictly neutral and does not endorse, support, or glorify any political ideologies, regimes, or sensitive historical events depicted. Our goal is to understand the fragility of the past through rigorous historical inquiry. Yet this famous WWII alternate history scenario carried a fatal flaw. By dragging a ruined Spain into the war, Germany inherited a starving country, severed its own supply lines, and ignited an Iberian meatgrinder that fatally crippled the invasion of the Soviet Union. #operationfelix #alternatehistory #wwii #historydocumentary Enjoying the journey down these alternate timelines? If you'd like to support the channel, you can use the "Super Thanks" button above. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps me dedicate more time to researching and creating these historical deep dives. Thank you for being here!😊 Subscribe for more videos like this: https://youtube.com/@PivotPointHistory01?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the full WW2 Playlist Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8EUTAKSGV6o1neYfhNWgV1eG0ZtQHly Share this Video: https://youtu.be/iLyF29EXnws Note: All Illustrative visuals and voice-overs for this channel are created using AI tech. However, every script is the product of 100% original human research, writing, and historical analysis.