In more detail to why they would want to destroy the major cities of Britain are to, destroy the RAF this was because it was Britain’s only defence and destroying them would leave Britain with no barrier to defend themselves with. Hitler realised the attack had failed, this attack was called “the blitz” and was supposed to surprise Britain and force them to negotiate with Germany, but unfortunately for Hitler his plan failed because the letters of the plan were intercepted and Britain were able to get prepared. Another reason for Hitler not succeeding is that Britain never gave ...