Godley Head Heritage Trust
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    • Pre-European
    • European settlement >
      • The Lighthouse
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    • Military History >
      • Pre-World War Two
      • World War Two - Overview >
        • Godley Battery >
          • The gun emplacements and magazines
          • BOP's
          • Searchlights
          • Fire Control
        • Associated Defences >
          • Radar
          • Naval Defences
        • People >
          • The Regiments of Godley Head
      • Compulsory Military Training
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Military History

Although Godley Head has long been used for non-military purposes, including recreation, it is probably best known for its association with coastal defence.  The military history of the site has been divided into a number of subsections. 

Pre-World War II    
19th Century Background to Coastal Defence Developments;  Early 20th Century

World War II 
Preparation for war; 60 Pounders; Taylor Battery;  Lyttelton Fortress; Winding down the war effort;   Summary
Godley Battery     Gun emplacements and magazines;  BOPs;  Searchlights;  Fire Control 
Associated Defences   Anti Aircraft;   Anti Motor Torpedo Boat;  Radar;  Naval Defences
People    The Regiments of Godley Head

Compulsory Military Training and After

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