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The ultimate fortification thread!
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Bonsoir
Kurt, your first photo is Le Verdon sur mer (Gi302).
The barraks on the left are for the railways of Port Autonome de Bordeaux, now PGVS.
JF
Kurt, your first photo is Le Verdon sur mer (Gi302).
The barraks on the left are for the railways of Port Autonome de Bordeaux, now PGVS.
JF
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Hello
Thanks JF
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Thanks JF

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I don't where to post it els on this forum, so i do it overhere.
I came across these photo of the battle of Walcheren.
I hope they are unknown and of some interest to the Dutch members ????
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alberta_a ... 8183401235
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Sander
I came across these photo of the battle of Walcheren.
I hope they are unknown and of some interest to the Dutch members ????
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alberta_a ... 8183401235
Regards
Sander
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Can anyone point me to a thread here, or other source that has clear information on the dates of construction of the Atlantic Wall? Im trying to determine the state of the the defense along the coast and around the ports at various dates from 1941 through early 1944. While maps that show the positions 7 other details of the fortress system of June 1944 are easily accessible similar information has eluded me for previous years.
Thanks for any assistance.
Thanks for any assistance.
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Does anyone happen to know the location of this photo?
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I think this is the H.K.B. Stranden in Le Havre with 4 x 10.5 cm S.K.C/32U in Ha K 05 (019) in a 671 S.K.
AFAIK the only Heeres Küsten batterie that used a naval gun ( H.K.A.A. 4./1254 )
AFAIK the only Heeres Küsten batterie that used a naval gun ( H.K.A.A. 4./1254 )
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Dear JPZ, I'm agree with Jos, it is the HKB Strande in Le Havre (Sainte Adresse). Is it from your private collection or from online archives?
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Sébastien Haule
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Hello
I'm looking for information about Regelbau L420A: "Unterstand für 60 cm Scheinwerfer". I'd like to make a 3D model of it. I haven't found any picture.
Maybe someone here can help me?
I'm looking for information about Regelbau L420A: "Unterstand für 60 cm Scheinwerfer". I'd like to make a 3D model of it. I haven't found any picture.
Maybe someone here can help me?
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Photo are from Marc Mentel
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Nice Jos!
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Why build a non rotating cloche or a fixed turret?
What is the advantage?
What is the advantage?
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Cheaper & less complicated. These were positioned where all around defense was less a issue, and the expectation was field forces were the primary defense with the fortifications occupying critical sectors. The field or maneuver corps would be there to cover the flanks and rear. The turreted forts occupied anchor positions where it was expected the battle would be 'fluid'.
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A fixed turret also makes for a more sturdy construction. It's embedded deep into the concrete.