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Anti-invasion ring of fire by G. H. Davis
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Anti-invasion ring of fire by G. H. Davis
Britains wall of flame: the ordeal by fire prepared for German invaders on sea, land, and in the air. Showing the details and layout of an anti-invasion ring of fire: devices for converting beaches, roads and hillsides into flowing seas of flame during the Second World War. Fortunately they did not have to be used. Date: 1945
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1945 Anti Barrage Beaches Davis Defence Defences Device Devices Drum Flame Hedge Hopper Invader Invaders Invasion Layout Petrol Pipe Pipes Plan Planning Preparation Prepared Ring Roads Hillsides
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This evocative photograph, taken in 1945, captures the intricate details of Britain's anti-invasion ring of fire, a contingency plan prepared during World War II to thwart German invaders on sea, land, and in the air. The image, taken by renowned war photographer G.H. Davis, showcases the extensive layout of this formidable defense system. The anti-invasion ring consisted of various devices designed to convert beaches, roads, and hillsides into flowing seas of flame. The wall of fire was intended to create a formidable barrier, making it difficult for enemy forces to advance. The coastal defense system included hedge hoppers and drums filled with petrol, which could be ignited to create a wall of flames along the coastline. The plan involved the use of pipes and pipelines to transport petrol from storage tanks to the devices. The system was designed to be quickly activated, with the potential to ignite up to 2,000 miles of coastline. The ring of fire was just one component of a larger defensive strategy, which also included barrages and other fortifications. Fortunately, this elaborate defense system was never put to use during the war. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the extensive planning and preparation that went into protecting Britain during the tumultuous years of the Second World War. The anti-invasion ring of fire stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the British people during a time of great uncertainty and danger.
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