Hi Andy, A book that will interest you is THE TURN OF THE TIDE 1939-1943. A study based on the Diaries and Autobiographical Notes of Field Marshal The Viscount Alanbrooke K. G., O. M. By Arthur Bryant. "To the third Division and then went for a tour of the front with Monty who wanted to show me all the new work he was starting." Diary, 12th February, 1940. "Met Monty at 9.30 a.m. at Lesquin and spent the day with him going round some of his modern defences. They have made tremendous progress and he has some ninety pill-boxes of various kinds all under construction" Diary, 19th April. 1940. Regards, Roger.
I was having a look at the Gort Line near Orchies today; a lot of British built bunkers left in this area, such as the one below.
Excellent. Is there an easy well to tell the difference between French, German and British bunkers etc that are in France. I know some are WW1, pre and post Dunkirk etc?
I think it's a matter of experience in seeing the difference in designs. I had a 1940 enthusiast with me this week who took me to these - there are dozens of them in the area, all built by the British alongside some existing French structures.
Looking again at your picture Paul I'm assuming it was involved in some fighting? The house appears to have had some repair work by the chimney. Any battle scars on the bunker?
You may well have already read this Andy, it’s from the Fifth Division history: Sexy glimpse of my foot and slipper there too, bonus for you all.
