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The Blue, Green & Red "Stop Lines" were Hastily Constructed in 1940 following the evacuation of the BEF "British Expeditionary Force" From Dunkirk.
These Lines of Defence made use of Natural Barriers such as Canals, Rivers and Railway Embankments, Combined with Pillboxes, Anti-Tank Ditches and Obstacles, a formidable Defence against an Expected German Invasion was implemented.
These "Stop Lines" as they were Known, were designed to do Exactly that, Stop the Enemy in its Tracks Long Enough for our Forces to Counter Attack and Drive Back the Enemy Armour and Men. Thanks to the Bravery of the"Few" the Battle Of Britain was won, forcing Hitler to call off "Operation Sealion" the Invasion of Britain.
Many of these Artifacts still survive Today, mostly in very good condition, however is some cases extremely difficult to locate. The Aim of this Channel is to Discover and Document as many of these surviving Relics as possible.
These Lines of Defence made use of Natural Barriers such as Canals, Rivers and Railway Embankments, Combined with Pillboxes, Anti-Tank Ditches and Obstacles, a formidable Defence against an Expected German Invasion was implemented.
These "Stop Lines" as they were Known, were designed to do Exactly that, Stop the Enemy in its Tracks Long Enough for our Forces to Counter Attack and Drive Back the Enemy Armour and Men. Thanks to the Bravery of the"Few" the Battle Of Britain was won, forcing Hitler to call off "Operation Sealion" the Invasion of Britain.
Many of these Artifacts still survive Today, mostly in very good condition, however is some cases extremely difficult to locate. The Aim of this Channel is to Discover and Document as many of these surviving Relics as possible.
Discovering WW2 Anti Tank Defences in remarkable locations,
In this video we discover Anti Tank defences that still remain today, in places you would least expect to find them. We also discover several Type 24 Pillboxes along a section of the old Somerset and Dorset railway, now the Sustrans cycleway NCN 24. Our walk also covers a section of the Wellow Brook, which formed a major part of the GHQ Green stop line.
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U-Boat Bombing Range and D-Day Assault Training Ground.
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We Discover the WWII Bombing Range used by The RAF to Hone Their Skills in Targeting German U-Boats. We also explore Baggy Point, an advanced Training Ground used by US Forces ahead of the D-Day Landings. #ww2 #abandoned #monument ► LIKE! 👍 ► SHARE! ► COMMENT! 💬 ► SUBSCRIBE! 👉 ► TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL! 🔔 Videos To Watch Next: ruclips.net/video/9yc6lbt61mM/видео.html ruclips.net/video/72s...
The Wellow Brook Section of the WWII GHQ Green Stop Line.
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We Discover Further Evidence Of Our WW2 Heritage as we Walk a Beautiful section of the Wellow Brook. This section Formed part of the GHQ Green Stop Line, Pillboxes, Anti-Tank Cubes, Ancient Monuments and Wild Nature. #ww2 #abandonedplaces #history ► LIKE! 👍 ► SHARE! ► COMMENT! 💬 ► SUBSCRIBE! 👉 ► TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL! 🔔 Videos To Watch Next: ruclips.net/video/wgSAR0p3ETg/видео.html rucl...
The WW2 GHQ Green Stop Line, Anti Tank Ditches, Slit Trenches & Pillboxes.
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On This Section Of The GHQ Green Stop Line, We Discover How We prepared For The Expected Invasion Of Nazi Germany in 1940. Anti-Tank Ditches, Infantry Slit Trenches & Fortified Defensive Positions all Located In A Possibly Unique Location. #abandonedplaces #ww2 #history ► LIKE! 👍 ► SHARE! ► COMMENT! 💬 ► SUBSCRIBE! 👉 ► TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL! 🔔 Videos To Watch Next: ruclips.net/video/5kMU...
We Discover Historic Wartime Defences on the GHQ Stop Line.
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WW2 Invasion Defences On The GHQ Red Stop Line. The Red Stop Line Was Constructed in 1940 Following The Evacuation Of The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) From The Beaches of Dunkirk. Along With The Blue And Green Stop Lines, This Comprehensive and Heavily Defended Defensive System Was Designed to Stop The Enemy In Its Tracks, Long Enough For A Counter Attack To Be Organised. Thankfully, Follo...
WW2 Historic Monuments, We Discover Further Evidence of Our Wartime Heritage.
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Follow Us On The Next Section of the WW2 Green Stop line. Air Raid Shelters, Observation Towers, Pillboxes and Anti Tank Gun Emplacements. #ww2history Videos To Watch Next: ruclips.net/video/89Gm6VkBRLA/видео.html ruclips.net/video/RJC0wZyuM-4/видео.html ruclips.net/video/jaEjjs6uXyk/видео.html Socials: profile.php?id=61556260354222 ► LIKE! 👍 ► SHARE! ► COMMENT! 💬 ► SUBSCRIBE! 👉 ► ...
WW2 Invasion Defences on the Green Stop Line.
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On this section of the WW2 Green Stop line, we discover further evidence of the wartime preparations for the expected invasion of Nazi Germany. Pillboxes or Block Houses, Anti-Tank Obstacles and Gun Emplacements; these remaining relics are a stark reminder of the imminent threat we faced from Nazi Germany. Videos To Watch Next: ruclips.net/video/89Gm6VkBRLA/видео.html ruclips.net/video/RJC0wZyu...
WW2 Pillboxes and Anti-Tank Gun Emplacements on the Blue Stop Line.
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On this section of the WW2 Blue Stop line, we discover further evidence of the wartime preparations for the expected invasion of Nazi Germany in 1940. Pillboxes or Block Houses, Anti-Tank Obstacles and Gun Emplacements; these remaining relics are a stark reminder of the threat we faced from a well equipped and battle hardened German Army. Thankfully the "Battle Of Britain" saved us from having ...
WW2 Artifacts|The Blue Stop Line|Invasion Defences
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The GHQ Line (General Headquarters Line) was a defence line built in the United Kingdom during World War II to contain an expected German invasion. The British Army had abandoned most of its equipment in France after the Dunkirk evacuation. It was therefore decided to build a static system of defensive lines around Britain, designed to compartmentalise the country and delay the Germans long eno...
Kennet and Avon Blue Stop Line|Six Pounder Anti-Tank Gun Emplacement
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The GHQ Line (General Headquarters Line) was a defence line built in the United Kingdom during World War II to contain an expected German invasion. The British Army had abandoned most of its equipment in France after the Dunkirk evacuation. It was therefore decided to build a static system of defensive lines around Britain, designed to compartmentalise the country and delay the Germans long eno...
WW2 Blue Stop Line|Dredge Suspension Bridge|Pewsey Wharf
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WW2 Blue Stop Line|Dredge Suspension Bridge|Pewsey Wharf
Semington The Tank Killing Zone|Anti-Tank Gun Emplacements|Invasion Defences
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Forgotten WW2 Airfields and Memorials to Brave Men Lost In Service.
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Forgotten WW2 Airfields and Memorials to Brave Men Lost In Service.
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WW2 Blue Stop Line from Semington to Devizes.
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We Discover The WW2 Blue Stop Line.
Interesting to see those bricks have eroded quicker than the motar on the shuttering around the outside. I always think the term shellproof is a little ambitious given the reports at the time questioning the thickness of concrete needed to stop high velocity German artillary.
I agree, I think Blast Proof would be a better description, thanks for watching 🙏
By the end of 1941 they had already realised the pillbox walls were not going to work in their current form.
@@philipbellew9645thanks for viewing and your comments, fortunately they were never required in anger, have a good Xmas..
Totally enjoyed and very informative-Thank you Andrew ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks James 🙏
Excellent, uncle!
Thanks Nick 🙏
Another great video ,with plenty of good finds .looking forward to the next one.
Glad you enjoyed it
Like how the anti-tank pimples have blended into the environment...quite a tranquil spot...
Beautiful part of the world 🌎
Great Video Mr V! That arrow is fascinating!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Great video-Totally enjoyed -Very interesting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad you enjoyed it
Another good video Andy, perfect weather too
Thanks Garry, a little short on content as we had to call it a day when the tenant farmer showed up 😖
@@WalkingWild56 Garry no James yes
Really interesting this was, absolutely love the WWII history, really well explained and interesting. We recently did a video on the crashed WW2 bomber in the Brecon Beacons. Cannot beat history! Well done bud!
@@Roam.Outdoors thank you for your comments and watching my videos. Great to know I have an audience 🙏
Excellent work... I always wanted to explore these defences in more depth when I was in the UK in 2015... only had a few weeks... probably will never be back, so your exploration is enabling me to see what I never will in person... Excellent to see someone documenting these sites for prosperity.
@@clintonbock9976 Absolute pleasure, many more to discover 😊
Great content. Keep it up my friend!
Thank you 🙏
Thats the bird that makes spooky noises in the jungle rt? Something with L..
He’s so cute and curious! Great video cheers😁
Thank you! 😀
Lovely videos,the finds are interesting.
@@JamesWareham-v4t thank you 😊
Brilliant, very Informative 👏👏
Glad you liked it
Great Video 👏👏
Hello there greeting from a fellow RUclipsr we do a lot of world war II research down here in Cornwall I just found you by accident
@@kernow..exp. Great to have you on board. What is you channel name?
Kernow EXP
Greetings from Cornwall
Thank you for the shout out 👍👍
Well done my friend very interesting 👍👍
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Thank you for putting this out there when you did. I had one day left on my Severn/Solent rail rover, so had a trip up there, from Southampton, on Monday. Great place to visit. Cheers 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you.The doorway would have had a door in it. Not open like now.
@@jeffreycarson3183 thanks for the information. Do you have an idea of how the door was constructed/hinged. I'll check out for evidence of fixings on the next Type24 I visit 🙏
@@WalkingWild56 Not as such but I read of a home guard member recalling that they locked the door when not in use.
Very interesting Andrew-Thank you I have a real WW2 secret that relates to this -Amazing to say the least and in Somerset ( Well just)
@@jameswalksinhistory3848 Interesting James. Catch up soon and you can divulge your secrets 🙏😊
Great video with loads of local interest-Thank you Andrew ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks James 🙏
Those benches/piers inside are the rear support points for a bren gun tripod. Even though this area floods considerably the pillboxes often sit just above the flood line.
@@philipbellew9645 brilliant, thank you and thanks for viewing my videos, much appreciated 😊
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The piece of machinery is to wind tight wires in a fence.
Not quite sure what you mean?
@@WalkingWild56 The upright metal post probably has cogs in it and there would have been a handle to turn them to wratchet fence wires tight.
@@jeffreycarson7957 Ah with you now, I'd forgotten about that, to many video's in my head. Thanks for the explanation, it just seemed an odd place for it?
That’s quite a large bat! Lovely find!
@@howardyardy1263 any idea of the species from the short clip?
Often wondered about that tower off the Melksham bypass -Can you go up it ? Anyway a great video my friend -Thank you !
@@jameswalksinhistory3848 I didn't ask tbh, looking at it not sure I'd want to 😊
I have walked this area many times-Really enjoyed this thank you Andrew
I may be wrong. But I seem to remember your first cylinder being at the top of the footpath that goes up to the top/besides the tunnel? 🤔
@@SirTotts Thank you, it has to be there somewhere, I'll check it out 👍
Discovered you by accident on a Facebook pillbox group. Hope your channel does well and can't wait till you cover stop lines near me.
Look forward to that, where are you based?
Great video Andrew totally enjoyed-I have cycled and walked that section many times -The next time I will have to stop and look 👍👍
Thanks James 😊
Totally enjoyed Andrew-I have also posted on my FB History group 👍👍
Totally enjoyed your walk Andrew and the history included within your content 👍
Wonderful video. I have a pal named Andy Bathe. Work running a road crew. Definitely a U.K. Decent family name. Like Dredge, it has meaning. Like dredging a Canal. Families' names lead to what we call different things or, like, Cooper became your name because it was your trade to make a living. It makes life interesting.
I remember the suspension bridge from my walk along the K&A a few years back. It is interesting to hear some of the background to it. Thanks as usual Andy.
@@grahamstroud6217 my pleasure 🙏
Totally enjoyed this Andrew I have posted this on our FB History group !
@@jameswalksinhistory3848 thank you James 😊
will moor up and have wander next time we go through, hopefully on a sunny day. interesting presentation, thankyou.
Thanks Paul 😊
Interesting video, the second pill box used to be accessible before the farmer limited access. I live in Semington but have never noticed the mounts for the vertical rails before. Thanks for educating us.
@@IanPothecary-dx1jd thank you 😊
Met you whilst walking my noisy dog that day. Good video.
@@wedge626 I remember, thank you 😊
Great video totally enjoyed
It's a lovely walk there! We've explored a few pill boxes. That area does have plenty! Most interesting one was next to a farm. Big windows for a big gun!
I went to school in the 70s in Axminster, at the bottom of the school field was a concrete pillbox & 4 or 5 concrete tank traps
Thank you for the feedback 🙏
A walk I have completed many times-With the WW2 history you brought to life-I will look at this walk differently in the future-Thank you
Thanks James 😊
Great stuff!
Getting better 😊
Totally enjoyed this and being local to me I have subscribed 👍👍
Thank you James, I enjoy your videos also, so much to discover 😊
Did the Allied forces strap landmines to the headgehogs like the Germans did at the beaches
Good question, I'm not sure, I will look into it and let you know, thanks for reaching out 👍
European countries preserve history. It is wonderful for the young to see things like this. It’s living history.