The Atlantic Wall at Hankley Common, Surrey, UK
The Atlantic Wall at Hankley Common was built in 1943 during the Second World War by Canadian troops as a replica of the German Atlantic anti-tank defences on the northern French coast. It is constructed of concrete, steel rods and wire. Prior to the D-Day landings, the Wall was used as a major training aid to develop and practise techniques to breach it with explosives. The Wall was constructed in two sections connected by heavy steel gates, and there were sections of "Dragon's teeth" and upended steel rails on each side. The preservation of the Wall is managed by the Army Training Estates with the assistance of the MOD Hankley Conservation Group.
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Location: The Atlantic Wall, Hankley Common, Surrey, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
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