"Britain delayed the construction of the Channel Tunnel for fear of Soviet tanks" - Western TV people

In one of the films of the popular science cycle "The Greatest Inventions of Mankind" from Western television people, it tells about stories the emergence and development of the subway. In particular, the plot also covers the history of the construction of the Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel), which was eventually inaugurated in May 1994 by the British Queen Elizabeth II and then French President Francois Mitterrand.

In the plot, a statement was made about why the project to create such a tunnel remained unrealized for decades. Usually popular science and historical literature on this write that the tunnel was not built due to the fact that this construction rested on the need to spend huge financial resources, as well as in a certain kind of technological difficulties.

However, the film by Western television broadcasters openly states that the British authorities were "not particularly interested in building a tunnel under the English Channel" for another reason. At least this reason was one of several. It consists of Great Britain's fears that Soviet troops could use the constructed tunnel under the strait for a possible transfer of their troops "with the aim of capturing Great Britain."

It should be recalled that in Europe during the Cold War, the topic of the possibility of “Soviet tanks to reach the English Channel in a matter of days ”. London feared that if this happens, the presence of a tunnel under the strait "will make it easier for the Russians to transport forces and equipment to the British Isles."

Especially these sentiments began to unfold after the introduction of Soviet tanks in Prague. Britain delayed the construction of the Channel Tunnel, fearing a breakthrough by Soviet tanks.

It is important to note that the contract for the construction of the Eurotunnel was signed only in 1986, and the implementation of the project started in December 1987, when the perestroika proclaimed by Mikhail Gorbachev was already underway in the Soviet Union. This is despite the fact that they were going to build immediately after the end of the Second World War.

If we start from the statements of Western television broadcasters about London's fear of the "Soviet threat", then we can say that by 1986-1987 "such a danger", in the understanding of the British authorities, had come to naught.

Comments

[Captain45]

If we start from the statements of Western television broadcasters about London's fear of the "Soviet threat", then we can say that by 1986-1987 "such a danger", in the understanding of the British authorities, had come to naught.(C)
So Humpback by that time had already brought Thatcher maps of the General Staff (EMNIP in 1985 it was), showed all possible places of nuclear strikes by the Strategic Missile Forces of the USSR and vowed that this would not happen. This was followed by the famous statement by Thatcher regarding Humpback that "this guy can be dealt with." The female sold everything to the dog, in hell they were already tortured to put on truancy, to the scoundrel.

[Jager]

So he is not even needed in Hell ...

[Captain45]

Quote: Jager

So he is not even needed in Hell ...

This is why they do not even take to hell, because it will ruin everything to all the devil and all the devil there. Satan and he fears him

[ugol2]

Judging by the text, you did not go to the stage.
So what are you talking about then?

[alex neym_2]

kaman ... For you and ward number 6 "big camp" Hello tabe from all zk from all open spaces of the great country, which you call a camp ... Napoleon is waiting for you ...

[wow]

Free, you say ...!? Well, take a walk on this "will", if your mother did not allow you to go beyond the sandbox before.

[Boratsagdiev]

Under him, or rather, he also lost the map of the areas of deployment and coverage of air defense.
And then Rust magically "drew" on his bookcase and began cleaning and "renovation" in the army. Shevardnadze and Yakovlev also got their hands dirty at that time up to the tonsils.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Captain45

This was followed by the famous statement by Thatcher regarding Humpback that "this guy can be dealt with." The female sold everything to the dog, in hell they were already tortured to put on truancy, to the scoundrel.

Worse than the Brownau male than this female dog.

[Terenin]

... Britain delayed construction of the Channel Tunnel for fear of Soviet tanks

Britta, remember, the Russian tank is not as terrible as its crew

[Grandfather]

Vladimir Putin, goes and ... goes to the fathers.

[AUL]

Quote: Terenin

Britta, remember, the Russian tank is not as terrible as its crew

In my opinion, absolutely stupid version with tank fear. To flood a tunnel when threatened is a matter of, if not minutes, then a couple of hours maximum!

[The leader of the Redskins]

I don’t know about the Soviet tanks, but the KraZs, for sure, were noted at the construction of the tunnel!

[Trapp1st]

Britain delayed construction of the Channel Tunnel for fear of Soviet tanks

Another British game. Not long ago

in Ireland, Russian special forces are gathering, ready to sneak into the UK.

[Egoza]

Quote: Trapp1st

Britain delayed construction of the Channel Tunnel for fear of Soviet tanks
Another British game. Not long ago
in Ireland, Russian special forces are gathering, ready to sneak into the UK.

The more they are afraid, the more they repeat their horror stories to themselves, the stronger their message into space. And the Higher Forces will get so tired of listening to their whining that they will spit and say: "May it come true! So that at least they were not in vain to be afraid!" (emoticons do not work for me, otherwise I would instruct ...)

[lucul]

Another British game. Not long ago

The British were told directly - in case of war, no one would seize the island - they would simply submerge it entirely under water.

[Grandfather]

Quote: lucul

Another British game. Not long ago

The British were told directly - in case of war, no one would seize the island - they would simply submerge it entirely under water.

yeah .. with children, grandchildren and money ... POOFFFF! palaces of course already do not care ...

[lucul]

yeah .. with children, grandchildren and money ... POOFFFF! palaces of course already do not care ...

The one who presses the button - that one has no children there, as well as palaces)))

[parma]

Quote: lucul

yeah .. with children, grandchildren and money ... POOFFFF! palaces of course already do not care ...

The one who presses the button - that one has no children there, as well as palaces)))

But those who make the decision to press more than enough ...

[lucul]

But those who make the decision to press more than enough ...

Those who have values ​​there do not make decisions)))

[parma]

Quote: lucul

But those who make the decision to press more than enough ...

Those who have values ​​there do not make decisions)))

Continue to make my slippers laugh))) as an example of Brilev, who for YEARS, in violation of the current legislation, was a member of several public councils at the ministries with dual citizenship)) and everyone did not care ... yes, his position is not particularly decisive there , but the fact itself is on the face ... there are a lot of rumors about other ministers and their assistants, but Brilev himself confirmed that he had British citizenship and sent everyone through the forest when they offered to refuse him))

[lucul]

Continue to make my slippers laugh))) as an example of Brilev, who for YEARS, in violation of the current legislation, was a member of several public councils at the ministries with dual citizenship)) and no one cared ...

Brilev makes decisions on a nuclear strike? Aha-ahah - you made my day today, aha-ahah))

[parma]

Quote: lucul

Continue to make my slippers laugh))) as an example of Brilev, who for YEARS, in violation of the current legislation, was a member of several public councils at the ministries with dual citizenship)) and no one cared ...

Brilev makes decisions on a nuclear strike? Aha-ahah - you made my day today, aha-ahah))

You are incredibly attentive, from the word in any way)) I wrote above - Brilev's post did not solve much, but his very appointment to this body was contrary to the law, but nevertheless it did not bother anyone from the first persons)) moreover, when the scandal began, it was announced that he did not attend a single meeting (!), for which he was listed there, there is also no answer)) but I cited Sergei as an example for a simple reason - one of the key persons in a state corporation with billions of dollars in budgets (from our taxes) directly states about his dual citizenship and sends everyone with a proposal to refuse it) and you can continue to believe, after that, state channels about what kind of crystal clear and honest first persons we have, about how we will die as martyrs, and the enemies will die)) more than that pouring it into your naive ears will be exactly Her Majesty's subject Brilev))

[rocket757]

You can guess ... but how to know for sure, it doesn’t hurt b.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

You can guess ... but how to know for sure, it doesn’t hurt b.

Ferry companies are always priced cheaper than rail in the Dover Strait tunnel.

[rocket757]

By the way, weren't firms the biggest opponents of the tunnel construction?

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

By the way, weren't firms the biggest opponents of the tunnel construction?

Well, naturally. As well as in the construction of bridges in the Halskowa (Belt) and in the Sound, where ferry companies and air carriers were opposed.
Bridges are paid, across Halskov - 33 euros, through Malmö - 53 euros. The ferry is cheaper.

[rocket757]

So it’s clear, business, nothing more.
And it is interesting to cross the ferry, albeit dreary, in bad weather.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

And it is interesting to cross the ferry, albeit dreary, in bad weather.

There is no bumpiness in the straits, you can admire the sea and the coast - beauty.

[rocket757]

So it was, passed, not by ferry, of course.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

So it was, passed, not by ferry, of course.

The main thing is what passed, and on what ...

[rocket757]

By military transport, from the Baltic to ... well in the Caribbean! Mulattos, pineapples and sharks !!! And all in one "glass", Roma.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

By military transport, from the Baltic to ... well in the Caribbean!

The places there are beautiful, and the coast is lovely.

[rocket757]

Suppose, where the jungle is thicker, it is by no means paradise ... especially for us, children of arid steppes!
But, service is service.
And the beaches are a fairy tale ... people are friendly !!!
Of all those with whom life / service has brought, Cubans, Vietnamese, the most normal friends ... even Angolans, tough guys, and the rest, many, are so fooled.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

Of all those with whom life / service has brought, Cubans, Vietnamese, the most normal friends ... even Angolans, tough guys, and the rest, many, are so fooled.

I can only say good things about these guys and add the North Koreans. Juan Pablo Rodriguez Roeg is especially grateful.

[rocket757]

But at the expense of those from the UK, it was possible to talk to my father ... it was just his time.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rocket757

But at the expense of those from the UK, it was possible to talk to my father ... it was just his time.

I had to meet in the Soviet years, many studied in St. Petersburg, and several times in North Korea, and the last time in the 2000s. Adequate, simple, benevolent, but in their own way fixated on the idea of ​​"Juche".

[A. Privalov]

I recall an old joke.
The Japanese, Chinese and Metrostroy submitted their candidatures to the international competition for the construction of a tunnel under the English Channel.
The Japanese offered to dig from France to England. Will build it in 2 years. Accuracy plus or minus 2 meters.
The Chinese offered to dig from England to France. Build it in 1 year. Accuracy 1 meter.
Metrostroy decided to dig from two sides at once. No guarantee of accuracy. But for that, as a last resort, the customer received two tunnels in 4 years.

[lucul]

I recall an old joke.

The old Jewish anecdote is more accurate.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: A. Privalov

I recall an old joke.

The anecdote is just in place.

[Profiler]

Quote: A. Privalov

The Japanese, Chinese and Metrostroy submitted their candidatures to the international competition for the construction of a tunnel under the English Channel.
The Japanese offered to dig from France to England. Will build it in 2 years. Accuracy plus or minus 2 meters.
The Chinese offered to dig from England to France. Build it in 1 year. Accuracy 1 meter.
Metrostroy decided to dig from two sides at once. No guarantee of accuracy. But for that, as a last resort, the customer received two tunnels in 4 years.

TWO tunnels in 4 years, in any case, it is better than ONE, built by the British-French consortium in 7 years, isn't it?

[Reviews]

"My diagnosis is paranoia, which means" couple no. " © ВСВ

[Reviews]

PS / the Britons seem to have really strong problems with their heads:

The idea of ​​building a tunnel under the English Channel originated in the late XNUMXth and early XNUMXth centuries in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
In 1802, the French engineer Albert Mathieu-Favier came up with the idea of ​​building a tunnel.
When, in 1858, the British Parliament got acquainted with the proposal to build a tunnel under the English Channel, Lord Palmerston exclaimed:
"What? Do you still dare to ask for money for a business whose purpose is to shorten the distance, as we believe, is already too short? "
In 1856, another French engineer, Aimé Thomé de Gamond, proposed the construction of a railway tunnel to connect France with England. The French agreed, but the British hesitated.
In 1881, geological surveys were carried out, and on October 21, two English-Beaumont drilling machines began work - one on the English side, near Dover, the second on the French side near the town of Sangatte.
Construction was halted on March 18, 1883, as the British feared that the finished tunnel might facilitate an enemy invasion of Great Britain. By this time, 2026 meters had been dug from the British side and 1829 meters from the French.
In 1922, workers began to drill a tunnel at Folkestone. After the 128 meters were completed, the project was stopped again for political reasons.

[Uncle lee]

But not a leaf - a steel feather
My chest pierced like a stiletto!
My diagnosis is paranoia
This means a couple of years!
That's right !

[APASUS]

Judging by the plans of Great Britain to increase its armament, the problem of capture by the Russians has increased again, and the Chinese have also joined.
So it is necessary to fill the tunnel with concrete, while urgently ..............

[tihonmarine]

Quote: APASUS

So it is necessary to fill the tunnel with concrete, while urgently ..............

From the point of view of shaving on the situation, it is better to pour concrete, and the head will not hurt.

[APASUS]

Quote: tihonmarine

From the point of view of shaving on the situation, it is better to pour concrete, and the head will not hurt.

Better to fence off with a fence, in our harsh reality fences = a sign of democracy and freedom of choice

[tihonmarine]

Quote: APASUS

in our harsh reality, fences = a sign of democracy and freedom of choice

I agree with these, "the fence is the norm of democracy."

[Hunter 2]

Why did they not inform the British that in the case of serious DB, their island would simply drown, and it would not be the Russian Tanks that would be to blame? It is urgently necessary to explain that for the Russian Rockets - the tunnel is not required!
Today is the day of "British scientists" at VO?

[Reserve buildbat]

It's just that the queen doesn't believe in rockets. She only remembers V-1 and V-2. And she remembered the tanks more.

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Hunter 2

in the case of serious DB - their islet will simply drown, and not Russian Tanks will be to blame?

Naive people, these are shaved. Since Guderian locked them in Calais, they are still afraid of tanks, forgetting that tanks are no longer needed.

[rotmistr60]

British fears that Soviet troops could use the constructed tunnel

Maybe the British really feel more relaxed when there is water between them and the mainland, or maybe just a toad pressed to spend money without seeing much benefit for themselves at that time. Mercantile spirit and arrogance can be seen everywhere. When they fled from the EU, they also wanted the order of trade and border crossing to remain the same, and politics and money separately. Let's leave the assumption on the conscience of the TV crew, but nevertheless, the British also took this factor into account.

[Reviews]

Quote: rotmistr60

the British also took this factor into account.

How many kilograms of explosives does it take to completely fill up a tunnel in any place convenient for defense?

[Trapp1st]

the British feel more relaxed when there is water between them and the mainland

Problems then ...

[tihonmarine]

Quote: rotmistr60

When they fled from the EU, they also wanted the order of trade and border crossing to remain the same, and politics and money separately.

And this has been their most reasonable decision over the past 100 years.

[Pavel57]

Quote: Stroibat stock

It's just that the queen doesn't believe in rockets. She only remembers V-1 and V-2

Doesn't he remember Khrushchev's threats to hit England with missiles in 1956?

[A. Privalov]

Quote: Pavel57

Doesn't he remember Khrushchev's threats to hit England with missiles in 1956?

It was during the Suez crisis and Eisenhower supported Khrushchev, demanding that the coalition stop the offensive.

[Trapp1st]

Eisenhower supported Khrushchev

The US government was notified that if they were unable to keep their stray dogs on a leash, the USSR would destroy them, any attempt by the US to prevent them would follow, and this was no joke. Naturally, that same Eisenhower walked with bricks and it is to him that Israel should be infinitely grateful for its existence today.

[Basarev]

As if the absence of a tunnel would have prevented Soviet troops from breaking into the islands. It's funny.

[Crimean partisan 1974]

[quoteIt is as if the absence of a tunnel would have prevented the Soviet troops] [/ quote] ...... yes, in principle, the tanks had nothing to do there ... so a couple of SRHB companies

[Doliva63]

Quote: Basarev

As if the absence of a tunnel would have prevented Soviet troops from breaking into the islands. It's funny.

Ha, I will say even more: the Soviet army, if it were that tunnel, would definitely not use it. Well, maybe, after the seizure of the island, to give a lift to the rear. And then after the most thorough engineering reconnaissance.

[Piramidon]

Britain delayed construction of the Channel Tunnel for fear of Soviet tanks

Now they interfere with the construction of SP-2, fearing that the multimillion-dollar "Buryat special forces of the GRU" will penetrate into Germany through it.

[shubin]

This is unlikely, the horses will not get through!

[Piramidon]

Quote: shubin

This is unlikely, the horses will not get through!

They are armed with small Mongolian horses.

[Free wind]

England has always been for the construction of the tunnel, and then suddenly got scared. Citizen anonymous, you will decide.

[Dimka75]

Good article! About the cowardly insolent Saxons.
To the section on alternative history.

[beeper]

If the hyperaggressive "NATO alliance" attacked our Soviet Motherland and the Soviet command ordered to drive the "all-European" invaders all the way to the English Channel, then we, Soviet tankers, would have reached - I had no doubt that we would reach (regardless of what, even if not all of us ...)!
Me and my comrades were prepared to act ("if something happens") precisely in the European theater of operations and on the powerful American nuclear bombs previously laid down on the territory of West Germany, as well as on the probable vast flooding zones after the explosion of dams on German rivers,
about the defense zones of NATO troops and many other things, we, the tankers, were aware and ready to overcome.
But it is unlikely, even if these underground tunnels existed in England, we could capture them intact, so that they could "drive to the islands" on dry land - the British would have 100% time to blow them up or flood them!
So these crazy "horror stories"
Transcordon TV broadcasters are "past the box office" and serve only for blatant anti-Soviet (read-anti-Russian) attacks and vile Goebbels "demonization" of the Soviet Union and Russia in the eyes of the "world community"!

[Lara Croft]

The idea of ​​\ u19b \ u1802bbuilding Eurotunel arose at the beginning of the XNUMXth century (XNUMX), from the moment the idea appeared until the construction of the tunnel, events took place in the form of the "Napoleonic Wars", WWI, WWII, XB .....

The emergence of an idea - 1802 year
Start of construction - 1987
Completion of construction - 1994 year
Length - about 51 km, of which 39 km pass under the English Channel
Construction Cost - The estimated cost of the project in 1985 was £ 2,6 billion

https://zen.yandex.ru/media/futurycon/podvodnye-tonneli-evropy-nastoiascee-i-buduscee-5e8c61ddf3d7cd02ce77b323
What does the SA and its tanks have to do with it, incl. shown in the photo to the article? The SA had enough internal combustion engines, as well as a PT-76 to cross both English straits ...

[yehat2]

the tunnel could be safely guarded by an infantry platoon
no tanks would have passed

[tralflot1832]

It looks like the price is being stuffed, they wanted to capture us through the tunnel. Do we need to spend diesel fuel on this. 4 -5 babakhs with greetings from Khrushchev and that's it !!!

[Pavel57]

Quote: A. Privalov

It was during the Suez crisis and Eisenhower supported Khrushchev, demanding that the coalition stop the offensive.

The question is not you remember this, but whether the Queen Mother remembers.

[Financier]

If we start from the statements of Western television broadcasters about London's fear of the "Soviet threat", then we can say that by 1986-1987 "such a danger", in the understanding of the British authorities, had come to naught.

Of course it faded away. They already knew that their beloved and valuable agents Gorbachev and Yakovlev would destroy the USSR in the next few years.