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North West England
The main invasion threat to the North West of England was from a German occupation of Ireland. The flat sandy beaches of Lancashire were viewed as ideal landing grounds. The Leeds Liverpool canal was fortified because of the proximity to the coast some seven miles to the west and defence positions were sited along its east banks. This was known as the Leeds Liverpool canal Stop Line. Further defences were built at crossing points on other waterways throughout west Lancashire.
Although Cheshire was not directly threatened with invasion a number of defence lines were built in the county along rivers and canals as well as locations of military importance such as airfields.
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