Taunton is a country town located in the southern part of the British Isles. It is the county town of Somerset. Historically, Taunton has been the location of several skirmishes in famous British wars, such as the War of the Roses and The British Civil War of 1642. Because of it's close proximity to shore, Taunton was an important part of British strategy during WW2. The Taunton Stop line was the line which the British planned to use to prevent an invading force, specifically the Germans. The town is also a location in one of the most famous novels post WW2, The Remains of The Day. It serves as one of the stops made by the main character, Stevens, on his road trip. Taunton is also the home to a rather distinguised rugby team.