History of Europe

Did any German Army units ever land on UK soil during World War 2?

Yes, there were several instances where German military personnel landed on British soil during World War 2. These landings were typically carried out by small groups of soldiers or spies as part of specific missions rather than a large-scale invasion attempt. One notable incident occurred in February 1944, when a German agent named Otto Skorzeny parachuted into England as part of an operation to kidnap or assassinate Winston Churchill. The mission ultimately failed, and Skorzeny was captured. Additionally, some German pilots made emergency landings on British territory while returning from bombing missions over England.