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The line followed natural and manmade barriers such as rivers and canals, and was strengthened by pillboxes, gun emplacements and anti tank obstacles. In the event of an actual invasion, it was planned mines would be laid and key crossing points such as bridges demolished. |
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*[[Outer London Defence Ring]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 16 April 2017
The Ringwood West Line was a World War II defensive line in England, running south from the GHQ Line near Frome to the coast.[1]
The line followed natural and manmade barriers such as rivers and canals, and was strengthened by pillboxes, gun emplacements and anti tank obstacles. In the event of an actual invasion, it was planned mines would be laid and key crossing points such as bridges demolished.
See also
- British anti-invasion preparations of World War II
- British hardened field defences of World War II
- Taunton Stop Line
- GHQ Line
- Outer London Defence Ring
- Bridgwater and Taunton Canal
The original article can be found at Ringwood West Line and the edit history here.