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Dover: Lock and Key of the Kingdom
Dover in the Second World War - Introduction
Dover's unique position only 22 miles from the French coast thrust her
into the front line during the Second World War, when her traditional
role of guardian of the Straits was never more greatly tested.
The town stood as a symbol of Britain's defiance in the face of Nazi
hostility and quickly earned her the title of "Hellfire Corner" as she bore
the brunt of enemy shelling. The White Cliffs of Dover came to
symbolise the hopes for peace, as summed up in the famous wartime
song.
into the front line during the Second World War, when her traditional
role of guardian of the Straits was never more greatly tested.
The town stood as a symbol of Britain's defiance in the face of Nazi
hostility and quickly earned her the title of "Hellfire Corner" as she bore
the brunt of enemy shelling. The White Cliffs of Dover came to
symbolise the hopes for peace, as summed up in the famous wartime
song.
