📌 WWII Anti-Tank Blocks, The Beach, Thorpeness [TM 4746 5985]

Three smaller Anti-tank Blocks situated just back from the beach, most probably not their original position, were probably used to block off an approach road from and to the beach.

The Anti-tank Block can often be found in a range of dimensions, but blocks built with sides measuring 3ft 6in and 5ft are most commonly found. Orders issued on 9th June 1940 that recommended blocks with sides up to 3ft were deployed to counter tanks weighing up to 9 tons and 5ft blocks used where heavier tanks, possibly up to 70 tons, could be embarked from landing craft, beaches specifically. Where possible, scrap metal was to be used to reinforce these cubes. A foundation depth of 2ft was recommended by the War Office (1940). You will often find Anti-tank Blocks constructed on a ‘raft’ foundation, with multiple blocks cast into the same foundation. Anti-tank Blocks can be found either cast face to face or corner to corner, often in depth with two lines of off-set blocks being quite common. Anti-tank blocks will often be constructed on a ‘raft’ foundation, ensuring the blocks are less susceptible to shifting sand and ensure integrity of the obstacle.

Anti-tank Blocks were the only obstacles specifically recommended by the War Department until August 1940. Following the testing of Anti-tank Obstacles, orders were issued on 19th August 1940, outlining that blocks of 3ft 6in or more were to be discontinued in favour of smaller cubes deployed in greater depth. The intention being to belly any tank that attempted to cross the obstacle.

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Taken in: UK / England / Suffolk Coastal District / Thorpeness (show map)

Taken on: November 16, 2016

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Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S4000, f/4.1, 1/100 sec, 8.4mm, ISO 64 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Fujifilm FinePix S4000
Aperture:	f/4.1
Exposure Time:	0.01 sec (1/100)
Focal Length:	8.4mm
ISO:	64
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Digital Camera FinePix S4000 Ver1.01
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