The Chunnel, short for the Channel Tunnel, is not a hidden engineering marvel. Most are aware that the UK and France are connected via a railroad system in tunnels underground. Its popularity makes this modern engineering feat no less spectacular.
Throughout history Europe has been shaped politically and culturally by the separation between England and mainland Europe. The English, while close enough to be apart of European culture were able to develop separately, and use the water as a military defensive tool. Without the English Channel they probably wouldn't have developed the naval powerhouse that they did, which in turn would have changed the outcome of many European wars.
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