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A new category: the seven wonders …

We start the series of the seven wonders of the Atlanticwall with our choice of the finest batteries. 1. Berck de la Fource, for its clean and unspoiled bunkers. 2. Batterie Reichenberg, complete and well preserved. 3. Batterie Todt, of course for Turm IV. 4. Batterie Holzendorf, for the fine location and the rare M […]

Posted on April 6, 2015 at 10:55 pm by Lenco · Permalink · One Comment
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Bunkersite.com update V-weapons

In May 2010 we visited some V1 sites in the area of Boulogne sur Mer. The chapter V-weapons has been updated with the sites at Siracourt, Val Ygot and Belmesnil. Bunkersite.com or for the update

Posted on December 6, 2010 at 12:01 am by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite update, Britanny, final

In July 2010 we visited the areas Pontrieux and Morlaix. The additions came in three steps. Here is the final update. New are the coastal area of Pontrieux, the radar site Pfauenauge, the inland batteries in the Pontrieux area, the airfield in Morlaix and a special item explaining the aiming instructions found in the batteries. […]

Posted on October 26, 2010 at 5:09 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite update, Britanny part 2

In July 2010 we visited the areas Pontrieux and Morlaix. The update will come in several steps. This is step 2. New added are the coastal area of Lannion, some radar sites and more airdefence locations. Bunkersite.com or the update

Posted on October 14, 2010 at 4:12 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite update, Brittany, step 1

In July 2010 we visited the areas Pontrieux and Morlaix. This update will be in two steps. This is step 1. It also covers the older parts of Lesveven and St Renan. New added are the coastal area of Roscoff, many inland and airdefence locations. Bunkersite.com or the update

Posted on September 7, 2010 at 5:54 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite.com update: Lamballe, France

In July 2010 we visited the area Lamballe for one day. Here is our update. It covers St Pabu, St Val André (120a), the HQ in Pléneuf, the battery in la Couture and the radarsite in la Bouillie.  Bunkersite.com or the update   

Posted on August 18, 2010 at 11:16 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite.com update: France, Boulogne sur Mer, V-weapons added

Just behind Boulogne sur Mer, so inland, some remains of the German V-weapon warfare can be found. We made a first impression of the V2 and V3 sites. A 88 Pak gun outside the museum Le Blockhaus. (Photo: Henk Adriaanse, 2010) Bunkersite.com or the update

Posted on January 31, 2010 at 11:58 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite.com update: Other locations, Germany, Obersalzberg added

Obersalzberg lies deep in the Bavarian mountains. This former politcal and military center offers many relics and wide views. A view from the Eagles nest. (Photo: Henk Adriaanse, 2009) Bunkersite.com or the update

Posted on January 22, 2010 at 2:27 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Bunkersite.com update: Austria, Vienna added

In “Other locations” we added the country Austria. The capital Vienna was visited in 2009 just for making a survey on the three Flaktowers, each with its own firecontrol tower. Enjoy the massive concrete in the green parcs of this old city. Bunkersite.com or the update

Posted on January 17, 2010 at 9:47 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Update Guernsey, Headquarters on the island

HQs of the Festung Kommandant, 319 ID, 583 and 584 Rgt and Flak Rgt 292

Posted on May 18, 2009 at 2:28 pm by Lenco · Permalink · Leave a comment
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