![]() ![]() Jim126/The bases weren’t meant to last, either. These local Auxiliary Units weren’t meant to last more than a few weeks: they might slow the Nazi army down, but they’d likely die fulfilling that mission. The bases are usually located in woody areas convenient to arterial roads, railway lines, and the other domestic infrastructure they were meant to disrupt.ĭuring World War II, the British Army built more than 600 of these underground bunkers-possibly upwards of 1,000-to serve as bases for small groups of fighters who’d be mobilized in the event of a German invasion. The enthusiasts working to document these bases-and the clandestine Auxiliary Units that manned them-know what they’re looking for, though. To the untrained eye, their entrances might look like random holes in the ground. In the years since they were built, starting in 1940, many of them have collapsed or fallen into disrepair. While the bunkers are no longer camouflaged today, they still guard their secrets. It’s almost impossible to find one of Britain’s secret, underground military bases unless you know what to look for. ![]()
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