As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, it is essential to honour not only the bravery of the soldiers who stormed the beaches but also the crucial, often unsung roles played by places like Bembridge Fort and the brave people stationed there.
During World War II, Bembridge Fort was one of Great Britain's most secretive and pivotal locations. Nestled on the dramatic chalk cliffs of Culver Down, this Palmerston-era fort transformed into a hub of wartime innovation. It became a key site for the development of radar technology, loop detection systems, hydrophones, and remote minefield systems—technologies that were instrumental in the success of Allied operations.
