why where the mausel forts built on the river thames?

professor · #1 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 08:33 PM

ant help and any other information on mausell forts that will be good for history project will help a lot thanks.

no web links

jtexas · #2 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 08:38 PM

commerce.

and defense against vikings. and the french.

Dennis - 1 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 08:38 PM

Try:-

http://www.undergroundkent.co.uk/maunsell_towers.htm
http://www.subterrain.org.uk/maunsell_forts
http://en.wikipedia.org/maunsell_forts

MAVERICK · #4 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 09:11 PM

Built 1942 as anti-aircraft batteries to protect London river and docks,
now in very bad condition and should not be boarded,can be viewed by
boat.