The alternative decisions which could dramatically change the course of the war
[A battleship. 50 submarines instead could do much more.]
This essay explores some of the greatest decision making mistakes of World War 2. It does not discuss miraculous alternative history events such as "what if Hitler had a heart attack", only reasonable and realistic alternative decisions which were not made, with or without proper discussion by decision makers, which could dramatically change the course of the war. Some of these alternatives could end the war significantly sooner, with less bloodshed in both sides.
Too few submarines - Germany
Too few submarines - America
The neglected North Pacific
The rejected superior bomber
Hitler's total war - but not in the home front
The great personal mistakes of the totalitarian dictators
Ploesti - the most important target
Appeasement
War against America
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