PowellThomas, Andrew
The West Country's Last Line of Defence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445662503
- author:
- PowellThomas, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.28 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Taunton Stop Line: A 50-Mile Defensive Wall in the South West. As Hitler's Germany expanded across Europe in the late 1930s, nations began preparing their own defences against potential invasion. By June 1940, a series of 'stop lines' were created across Britain to delay any Nazi invasion. One such line was the Taunton stop line, spanning Somerset, Devon and Dorset over 50 miles. This book explores the role and locations of the Taunton stop line, a defensive barrier that played a significant part in the country's war effort. The legacy of this 'wall' can still be seen today across the idyllic rolling countryside of the South West. Andrew Powell-Thomas examines the history and significance of the Taunton stop line, providing insight into its creation and lasting impact on the region.
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