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The White Cliffs of Dover are cliffs found on the southeastern coast of England, they stretch for 100 feet across and tower up to a size of 300 feet high. The cliffs spread East and West from the Town of Dover for 10 miles. Dover is an important port city in England. The cliffs are made up of limestone chalk and other fossils that are found inside. People think that the formation of the cliffs took place during the cretaceous period otherwise known as the Mesozoic era, created by erosion and the rise and fall of water levels in the channel. The location of the cliffs made it an easy target to invasion during the times of early civilization, such as when Julius Ceaser invaded in 55 B.C., also known as the Roman Invasion. The cliffs were also key strategic points during both world wars. They are known to have tunnels in them used by prisoners to escape from Dover Castle, which sits on top of the cliffs. They were also used during world war as a headquarters for the Winston church hill military. The cliffs were also known for their significance to England and its history as a landmark like how the United States has the Statue of Liberty and Paris has the Eiffel Tower. The White Cliffs of Dover also have a large role in many parts of English literature and music. Such as their reference in the song, by Vera Lynn, composed during World War II, where the lyrics read “Bluebirds fly over the White Cliffs of Dover”. They are also referred to in the poem, “ The Broken Man” written in 1902 by Rudyard Kipling. The White Cliffs of Dover were even mentioned in one of Shakepeare’s play, King Lear.