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Defence Lines 11
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Defence Lines 11
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Defence Lines
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11
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Year of Publication:
1998
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Date Of Issue From: 1998
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BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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20 Jan 2002
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The forgotten last ditches
William Foot
4 - 6
A look at the anti-tank ditches constructed in England during World War Two. Like ancient ramparts, these were usually V-shaped and flanked by banks. Most of these features were quickly backfilled at the end of the war.
Amateurs all the way
Richard Morris
7 - 9
Argues that volunteers still have a role to play in today's seemingly professionalised archaeology. The Defence of Britain Project is highlighted as an example of how a professionally run project can allow for the participation of volunteer fieldworkers.
The shadow factories of World War Two
Jim Reynolds
12 - 13
An overview of the `dual capacity' programme for military manufacturing that was that was established in the 1930s. Under the scheme, government-owned factories were managed on a non-profit basis by private manufacturing companies. During WWII, many of the shadow factories were built underground in response to bombing attacks.
Ballistic missile early warning
P J M Angus
The officer commanding RAF Fylingdales (N York Moors) gives an account of the history of long-range tracking station.
The Museum of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in the Rotunda
Denis Rollo
A brief history of the Grade II* listed building and the important collection of ordnance it houses. It is reported that there are plans to develop a new Museum of Artillery at Woolwich Arsenal.