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Underwater pipelines,petroleum casks and electrically operated fire mines set on fire to stop German invasion in Britain.

Fire wall set up to stop German invasion in Britain. Underwater pipelines and petroleum casks set on fire to threaten German invasion troops, ships and aircraft. Large smoke column rises. Electrically operated fire mines set on fire along coast line. Men dig ground and place explosive tanks. The explosive tanks explode during Nazi invasion. Location: United Kingdom. Date: July 9, 1945.

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