Complex west of Abbaye d'Ardenne June 1944

[Larry D.]

Romain -

A little bit on le.955 (ETr.):
5 Jun 44: Stab/955 in Rennes, le.3./955 in Caen. (ULTRA signal KV6709)
8 Jun 44: 3. Battr. with at least 9 guns in Caen city; had 1 KIA and 2 MIA so far since 6 June. (BNA HW 5/495)
10 Jun 44: Abt. reported the shooting down of its 100th aircraft since it became operational. (NARA T-405 roll 44/f.547)
11 Jun 44: Abt. intended to deploy at Chateau-du-Loir/38.5 km SE of Le Mans, Saumur/85.5 km S of Le Mans and Angers at the request of German transport authorities. (CX/MSS/R212/136)

A bit more on schw.153 (v):
Mar 43 – Apr 44: at Rennes and Vannes in Brittany under Flak-Rgt. 15. (T-321 roll 61)
15 May 44: transferred to Saint Sauveur/30 km S of Cherbourg and now under Flak-Rgt. 30/13. Flak-Div. (ULTRA CX/MSS/R186/55)
6 Jun 44: entire Abt. deployed in and around Virandeville/10.5 km SW of Cherbourg. (ULTRA KV6967)
9 Jun 44: 4./153 deployed as a ground battery near Saint-Cyr/2 km NW of Montebourg with 3 x 8.8 cm and 5 x 2.0 cm. (CX/MSS/R210/113)
21 Jun 44: Abt. being employed exclusively against ground targets in the vicinity of Cherbourg. (CX/MSS/T223/36)
29 Jun 44: destroyed at Cherbourg. (Tessin)

L.

[AETIUS 1980]

Thanks for all your help

[AETIUS 1980]

Until December 1943, 3./Flak.Abt.931 was in position on and around Cean. I know that this battery was not destroyed in Cherbourg like the rest of the Abteilung. Where was our battery stationed until the disembarkation ??

[jpz4]

Granville

[AETIUS 1980]

Still thank you/Merci
Romain

[Michael Kenny]

Who is north of Grentheville/west of Le Mesnil Frementel on June 15th?

[AETIUS 1980]

Hello.
These are campaign positions (field works) established after the landing. Indeed, the Wn 121 and 122, first links of the antiaircraft chain of the Luftwaffe for Caen and Flughafen Carpiquet are established further west between Longueval and the hamlet of Beauregard. It would therefore be necessary to inquire about contributions that occurred after June 6. Installation of a battery H.Flak.Abt.305?, Or le.Flak.Abt.996? See others like Kampfgruppen Von LUCK?

[Michael Kenny]

Nothing in place on June 7th

[AETIUS 1980]

Si, definitely field woks. As I say, should ask to a 21.Pz.Div expert.

[Michael Kenny]

On June 12th only 4 emplacements are there compared to the 6 on June 15th. During GOODWOOD (18/7/44)this area was traversed by 3rd RTR (on the west side)and they make no mention of any fire from this position. They specifically note fire coming from Le Mesnil Frementel to their left and from the villages to the front.

[AETIUS 1980]

Morning Michael, do you have aerial photos prior to June 6 but from 1944 on the following areas:
_ Caen Castle, north-western outskirts of the city (St Germain la Blanche Herbe), Carpiquet and its aerodrome, hamlet of Marcelet, Verson.
A big list that is like a Christmas wish in July !!! It's all about German strong points in and around Caen.
Merci beaucoup
Romain

[Michael Kenny]

May 28th St Manvieu area

Carpiquet May 27

[AETIUS 1980]

Still thank you
Regards
Romain

[AETIUS 1980]

On the last picture, you can see the Widerstandsnester 137, 138, 141, 142 and the abandoned Stützpunkt Rots-Süd.

[AETIUS 1980]

Does anyone have the late K.St.N of a Schw.Flak.Bttr ?? Just want to be sure about weaponry ans battery strength within Stp Cussy and Rots süd.
Regards