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Why was dover bombed in world war 2?
because the japenesse are twats
Where did the Germans think d-day was going to be?
The Germans were convinced any invasion would be at the narrowest part of the English Channel - between Dover and Calais.
What was john's last name he was one of the first milking machine inventors?
In 1859, John Kingman, of Dover, NH, patented a tin teat cup with elastic flange for use with a suction pump milker.
World war 1 battle?
paths of glory, gallipoli, flanders field, and battel of somme are four types of ww1 battel grounds
What simple devises made the Germans believe the landing was going to be at Calais?
quite a lot, there was actually an ex German spy who started to help the English and actually told the Germans that there was going to be an invasion in Calais on June 6th, also there were dummy planes and tanks put in Dover and they created a fake radio tower which gave off radio signals.
Why did William the Duke of Normandy besiege Dover?
Dover had (and still has) a major castle. It also was (and still is) the main English port on the Channel, and in 1066 a large force of well armed Anglo-Saxon soldiers was stationed there. So, after the Battle of Hastings, William of Normanday decided to remove this potential threat to his victory.
Why was Dover named Dover?
Dover is believed to have been named after a Kentish town in England called Dover, which was known for its white cliffs. The name "Dover" may have been chosen for the American town because it also had white cliffs along its coastline.
How did William the Conqueror solve problems in Dover?
William went straight to Dover and killed the soldiers in the castle he then left his own soldiers there in replacement
How was dover castle attacked?
Dover castle was attacked by French troops that first assaulted the castle and then dug tunnels underneath it trying to get in.
King William's March to London in 1066?
William marched to London, passing through important towns like Dover and Canterbury on the way. There was a castle of English soldiers at Dover which he needed to defeat.
When was William MacHarg born?
William MacHarg was born on September 18, 1872, in Dover Plains, New York, USA.
When was William Stuart Ross born?
William Stuart Ross was born on July 16, 1989, in Dover, New Hampshire, USA.
What year did Dover become the capital of Delaware?
Dover was founded in 1683 by William Penn, in 1717 it was laid out over an area of 125 acres by the Delaware General Assembly. The capital of the State of Delaware was moved to Dover in 1777 from New Castle.
What has the author William Topley written?
William Topley has written: 'Geology of the Straits of Dover' -- subject(s): Geology 'Notes on the physical geography of East Yorkshire'
What is Dover known for?
Dover is not really famous. The white cliffs of Dover are a significant geagraphical feature which sometimes symbolize England - perhap because they are the first sight on crossing the Channel It is the closest point from England to France so it is used as a major crossing point by ferry. It is home to the largest undersea tunnel in the world, stretching from Dover to Calais and its most famous attraction is Dover castle, which was where William the Conqueror landed in 1066.
Where is the Dover Free in East Dover located?
The address of the Dover Free is: 22 Holland Rd., East Dover, 05341 0267
Where is the Dover Branch Library in Dover located?
The address of the Dover Branch Library is: 80 Library Road, Dover, 72837 9057
