Wander, Tim

Culver Cliff and the Isle of Wight at War

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ISBN 13:: 9781789551648
author:: Wander, Tim
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: New Generation Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 478
Dimensions:: 22.86 x 15.24 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Culver Cliff and the Isle of Wight at War is a detailed account of the Isle of Wight's role in the Second World War. The island, strategically located off the south coast of England, played a crucial part in the country's defence against German invasion. After the disastrous retreat from Dunkirk, the British government rapidly assembled a complex network of defences, including undersea anti-submarine cables, remote-controlled minefields, and prototype radars, to protect the island. The island's unique geography made it an ideal location for these defences, with the Solent Sea Forts and the NAB tower forming part of the integrated defence system. The book explores the various technologies and systems that were deployed, including secret wireless stations, hydrophones, and beach flame barrages, and how they contributed to the island's defence. Through meticulous research, Tim Wander has created a fascinating picture of life on the Isle of Wight during this period, highlighting the importance of Culver Cliff as a key part of the defence network.

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