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British hardened field defences of World War II

During World War II, Britain was afraid that the Germans might attack their country. So, they built some really strong and tough structures called "field defences" to protect themselves from the enemy.

These structures were made up of different things like concrete, steel, and even dirt. They were designed to be very strong and were made to withstand bombs and other attacks. They had walls that were very thick, which means very difficult to break or go through.

Some of these defences were bunkers, which are like little rooms underground or in the hillside. They had heavy doors and sometimes even had bathrooms and living rooms inside. They were like a mini-house in the ground.

Others defences were constructed as walls or barriers that were designed to stop tanks and other military vehicles from getting through. They could also stop enemy soldiers from crossing too easily.

These defences helped protect Britain during the war, making it harder for the enemy to invade and attack. Even though it was a long time ago and many of these defences don't exist anymore, they're still an important part of Britain's history.