Luftwaffe Over Manhattan - Heinkel 177 Raid Via Greenland?

The German desire to attack New York City in WW2 is well-known. However, in 2005, a previously unknown plan to bomb NY using Heinkel He 177 bombers came to light. What was the German plan, was it feasible and what role might Greenland have played in the operation?

Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a wellknown British historian, the author of 22 nonfiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at

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Sources:

- 'The War North of 80' by Wilhelm Dege, (University of Calgary Press)

'Peter Bill's Diary',

- 'Heinkel He177 Greif: Heinkel's Strategic Bomber' by J. Richard Smith & Eddie J. Creek, (Classic Publications: 2009)

Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress