Post by larryc1 on Oct 6, 2016 19:21:01 GMT
This coastal gun position has an interesting history. First built by the French in the 1778, it was to defend Dunkerque against the Royal Navy. It was modernized in the 19th century and emplaced four coastal guns; more upgrading took place in 1939.
It was captured by the Wehrmacht, employing Stuka attacks which killed at least 30 French soldiers (June 3, 1940). The Germans then updated it yet again and made it part of the Atlantik Wall. It then consisted of four gun emplacements plus a control bunker.
This position was by-passed by the Allies while the Canadian army beseiged Dunkerque after D-Day. The battery finally surrendered on May 9, 1945. Canadian Engineers then moved in and destroyed the emplacement.
For an excellent drone tour of the site see:
It should be noted that bunkerfotos has published a series of aerial tours of many Atlantik Wall positions.
Batterie de Zuidcoote-Malo Terminus.kmz (2.04 KB)
It was captured by the Wehrmacht, employing Stuka attacks which killed at least 30 French soldiers (June 3, 1940). The Germans then updated it yet again and made it part of the Atlantik Wall. It then consisted of four gun emplacements plus a control bunker.
This position was by-passed by the Allies while the Canadian army beseiged Dunkerque after D-Day. The battery finally surrendered on May 9, 1945. Canadian Engineers then moved in and destroyed the emplacement.
For an excellent drone tour of the site see:
It should be noted that bunkerfotos has published a series of aerial tours of many Atlantik Wall positions.
Batterie de Zuidcoote-Malo Terminus.kmz (2.04 KB)