During WWII, the English Channel was a vital passage separating Great Britain and Germany. Control of the Channel meant control over shipping routes and weapon supplies. The Dover Strait, the narrowest part, was crucial. The Germans built powerful coastal artillery batteries in 1942, capable of targeting British vessels and even the coast. In response, Churchill ordered the construction of six batteries in Dover. These superguns played a pivotal role, guarding the Dover Strait on both sides during the war. This untold chapter of history highlights the formidable firepower that shaped the conflict.

During WWII, the English Channel was a vital passage separating Great Britain and Germany. Control of the Channel meant control over shipping routes and weapon supplies. The Dover Strait, the narrowest part, was crucial. The Germans built powerful coastal artillery batteries in 1942, capable of targeting British vessels and even the coast. In response, Churchill ordered the construction of six batteries in Dover. These superguns played a pivotal role, guarding the Dover Strait on both sides during the war. This untold chapter of history highlights the formidable firepower that shaped the conflict.