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The Wellow Brook Section of the WWII GHQ Green Stop Line.
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.
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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 ► LIKE! 👍 ► SHARE! ► COMMENT! 💬 ► SUBSCRIBE! 👉 ► TURN ON THE NOTIFICATION BELL! 🔔 Videos To Watch Next: ua-cam.com/video/5kMUKDhNQ2Q/v-...
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: ua-cam.com/video/89Gm6VkBRLA/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RJC0wZyuM-4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/jaEjjs6uXyk/v-deo.html Socials: profile.php?id=61556260354222 ► LIKE! 👍 ► SHARE! ► COMMENT! 💬 ► SUBSCRIBE! 👉 ► TUR...
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: ua-cam.com/video/89Gm6VkBRLA/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RJC0wZyuM-...
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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WW2 Blue Stop Line|Dredge Suspension Bridge|Pewsey Wharf
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In this video we walk a relatively short section of the Blue Stop Line from Wilcot to Pewsey wharf. On the way, we discover the fascinating Dredge suspension bridge & numerous Pill Box locations. Dredge Suspension Bridge: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Dredge_Sr. Hedgehog Defences: military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Hedgehog_defence Gear ⚙️ Dji Mavic 3 Classic Drone Dji Mic 2 GoPro Hero 11 Black GoP...
Semington The Tank Killing Zone|Anti-Tank Gun Emplacements|Invasion Defences
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Exploring the WW2 defences around the Village of Semington. Due to Its proximity to the Main A350, the Village was declared a Tank Killing Zone. Ringed with Anti-Tank Defences, the Germans would have been met with a formidable force, stopping the advance long enough to be counter attacked. Gear ⚙️ Dji Mavic 3 Classic Drone Dji Mic 2 GoPro Hero 11 Black GoPro Media Mod Full disclosure: I am not ...
Forgotten WW2 Airfields and Memorials to Brave Men Lost In Service.
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WW2 History Our last Line of Defence.
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WW2 History Our last Line of Defence.
WW2 Blue Stop Line from Semington to Devizes.
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WW2 Blue Stop Line from Semington to Devizes.
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  • @samuell3bara888
    @samuell3bara888 День тому

    Great content. Keep it up my friend!

  • @shabditakumari1384
    @shabditakumari1384 2 дні тому

    Thats the bird that makes spooky noises in the jungle rt? Something with L..

  • @FatDutch69
    @FatDutch69 2 дні тому

    He’s so cute and curious! Great video cheers😁

  • @JamesWareham-v4t
    @JamesWareham-v4t 5 днів тому

    Lovely videos,the finds are interesting.

  • @roamingvidlers
    @roamingvidlers 5 днів тому

    Brilliant, very Informative 👏👏

  • @wiltsberkscanaltrust
    @wiltsberkscanaltrust 5 днів тому

    Great Video 👏👏

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. 5 днів тому

    Hello there greeting from a fellow UA-camr we do a lot of world war II research down here in Cornwall I just found you by accident

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 5 днів тому

      @@kernow..exp. Great to have you on board. What is you channel name?

    • @kernow..exp.
      @kernow..exp. 5 днів тому

      Kernow EXP

  • @kernow..exp.
    @kernow..exp. 5 днів тому

    Greetings from Cornwall

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 6 днів тому

    Thank you for the shout out 👍👍

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 6 днів тому

    Well done my friend very interesting 👍👍

  • @VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1
    @VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1 13 днів тому

    👍👍

  • @SirTotts
    @SirTotts 16 днів тому

    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 👍

  • @jeffreycarson3183
    @jeffreycarson3183 20 днів тому

    Thank you.The doorway would have had a door in it. Not open like now.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 20 днів тому

      @@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 🙏

    • @jeffreycarson3183
      @jeffreycarson3183 20 днів тому

      @@WalkingWild56 Not as such but I read of a home guard member recalling that they locked the door when not in use.

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 20 днів тому

    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)

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 20 днів тому

      @@jameswalksinhistory3848 Interesting James. Catch up soon and you can divulge your secrets 🙏😊

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 27 днів тому

    Great video with loads of local interest-Thank you Andrew ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @philipbellew9645
    @philipbellew9645 28 днів тому

    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.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 28 днів тому

      @@philipbellew9645 brilliant, thank you and thanks for viewing my videos, much appreciated 😊

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 Місяць тому

    Top video

  • @jeffreycarson7957
    @jeffreycarson7957 Місяць тому

    The piece of machinery is to wind tight wires in a fence.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 Місяць тому

      Not quite sure what you mean?

    • @jeffreycarson7957
      @jeffreycarson7957 Місяць тому

      @@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.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 Місяць тому

      @@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?

  • @howardyardy1263
    @howardyardy1263 Місяць тому

    That’s quite a large bat! Lovely find!

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 Місяць тому

      @@howardyardy1263 any idea of the species from the short clip?

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 Місяць тому

    Often wondered about that tower off the Melksham bypass -Can you go up it ? Anyway a great video my friend -Thank you !

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 Місяць тому

      @@jameswalksinhistory3848 I didn't ask tbh, looking at it not sure I'd want to 😊

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 Місяць тому

    I have walked this area many times-Really enjoyed this thank you Andrew

  • @SirTotts
    @SirTotts Місяць тому

    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? 🤔

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 Місяць тому

      @@SirTotts Thank you, it has to be there somewhere, I'll check it out 👍

  • @DarkSitesChannel
    @DarkSitesChannel Місяць тому

    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.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 Місяць тому

      Look forward to that, where are you based?

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 Місяць тому

    Great video Andrew totally enjoyed-I have cycled and walked that section many times -The next time I will have to stop and look 👍👍

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 Місяць тому

    Totally enjoyed Andrew-I have also posted on my FB History group 👍👍

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 2 місяці тому

    Totally enjoyed your walk Andrew and the history included within your content 👍

  • @adriaanboogaard8571
    @adriaanboogaard8571 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @grahamstroud6217
    @grahamstroud6217 2 місяці тому

    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.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 2 місяці тому

      @@grahamstroud6217 my pleasure 🙏

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 2 місяці тому

    Totally enjoyed this Andrew I have posted this on our FB History group !

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 2 місяці тому

      @@jameswalksinhistory3848 thank you James 😊

  • @paulbarnes5051
    @paulbarnes5051 2 місяці тому

    will moor up and have wander next time we go through, hopefully on a sunny day. interesting presentation, thankyou.

  • @IanPothecary-dx1jd
    @IanPothecary-dx1jd 2 місяці тому

    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.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 2 місяці тому

      @@IanPothecary-dx1jd thank you 😊

  • @wedge626
    @wedge626 3 місяці тому

    Met you whilst walking my noisy dog that day. Good video.

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 3 місяці тому

      @@wedge626 I remember, thank you 😊

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 3 місяці тому

    Great video totally enjoyed

  • @RetroRatz
    @RetroRatz 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @richardwakelin843
    @richardwakelin843 7 місяців тому

    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

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for the feedback 🙏

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 7 місяців тому

    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

  • @nickoram5363
    @nickoram5363 7 місяців тому

    Great stuff!

  • @jameswalksinhistory3848
    @jameswalksinhistory3848 7 місяців тому

    Totally enjoyed this and being local to me I have subscribed 👍👍

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 7 місяців тому

      Thank you James, I enjoy your videos also, so much to discover 😊

  • @DS.proudkiwi
    @DS.proudkiwi 8 місяців тому

    Did the Allied forces strap landmines to the headgehogs like the Germans did at the beaches

    • @WalkingWild56
      @WalkingWild56 8 місяців тому

      Good question, I'm not sure, I will look into it and let you know, thanks for reaching out 👍

  • @Zaa-102
    @Zaa-102 8 місяців тому

    European countries preserve history. It is wonderful for the young to see things like this. It’s living history.