Invasion around Looe Part One

In the summer of 1940 invasion was thought to be imminent. As stop lines were being prepared along the south west peninsula to prevent a two pronged invasion through Kent and through the south west, the beaches of the south Cornish coast were considered the most likely landing grounds. In the area around Looe Bay a number of defences were prepared. This two part video looks at what was done and what remains of those defences today.

Part One - covers the area from Talland Bay past Hannafore Point to the Looe Harbour entrance and the East Looe River.

Part Two - covers the area from East Looe beach along the coast to Plaidy, Millendreath and Seaton.

If you are able to add any more detail to the defences shown in the video, or had relatives who served in them, or have wartime photographs of them, please leave a comment.

The music featured in the video includes Kiss the boys goodbye by Anne Shelton, Wish me luck by Gracie Fields, Could you oblige us with a bren gun by Noel Coward, The fleet's in port again by Alan Breeze, Coming in on a wing and a prayer by Anne Shelton and the Battle of Britain theme by the Geoff Love Orchestra.

Make sure you watch both parts of this video and check out the recommended reading and visit the Looe Museum. Thanks for looking.

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[PhilsTeleTime]

@jcriedijk

Thanks for the comments. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Dormousey]

Stopped before the end as the words pass too fast .

[PhilsTeleTime]

@Dormousey

Thanks for the feedback but please feel free to use the pause button on the video player.

[jcriedijk]

A fine documentary with old pictures and the present situation in full harmony and excellent choosen texts and music. Impressive in every way. Churchills speeches, the warm dark voice of Anne Shelton and the soprano-like voice of Gracie Fields (didn't know she could sing coloratura) and another contrast with Noel Coward. Wish all Youtube contributions were that valuable. Thanks.