Bunkersite.com update: The story of a Marineflak veteran
Some weeks ago we came into contact with a Marineflak veteran which was stationed at Trégastel, south of Brest in Bretagne, France. Wolfgang Weber came in from the Flakschule at Misdroy at the Baltic Coast at the age of 19. His story combined with our fieldwork can be found here. I must say, you do know […]
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Sylvie Ungauer, Bunker Fashion
Bunkers are getting hot. Even in fashion. Best thing I’ve seen in years! Try to wear a Ringstand this summer, you’ll be a trendsetter! Sylvie Ungauer’s website. Prêt-à-porter (extrait) from sylvie ungauer on Vimeo.
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New Regelbau 671 found in Brest
Just behind the U-Bootbunker of Brest a casemate was found. The site around the U-Boot base and the important oil tanks was defended heavily both by the navy and the regular army. It’s a real dense forest on the hills over there so that’s why this bunker was hidden for so long. Some background info […]