The Tank Trap and Obstacles at Dee Why

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateOctober 2022DescriptionIn the south-eastern corner of Dee Why Lagoon stand 28 decaying timbers reminders of a time when Australia was at war and the fear of invasion from the sea was real. The timber piles were driven into the bed of Dee Why Lagoon to prevent tanks skirting an anti tank trench that was excavated between the lagoon and the beachfront.MenuCommunity | WarSubjectsWorld War IIDefenceSand dunesTank trapsKeywordstrench
barbed wire entanglements
concrete tetrahedronsCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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