Apparently these roses can be cut and burned, but always grow back. Several soldiers are 'swallowed' by the thickets before it is ordered that they are fenced off and guarded. February PM Halifax surrenders the UK to Germany. The British, Dutch, Norwegian and French Royal Families and governments flee to Canada. Napalm is invented.
Nerve gas is invented.
Scientists around the world begin to die in 'accidents'. Dissident elements' of all kinds are rounded up, along with members of the armed forces. A number of members of the British intelligence services are executed for their involvement in the assassination of Hitler. By the end of June he has thrown in his lot with the Nazis and become a collaborator. Thousands of Britons die in clashes with the German occupying forces.