Batterij Lothringen-Jersey-Channel ilands
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lopac44
N 49° 10.141 W 002° 10.113
30U E 560608 N 5446577
German battery on Noirmont point-war memorial&command bunker-
Waymark Code: WM6W8T
Location: Jersey
Date Posted: 07/27/2009
Views: 11
This well preserved impressive two level German naval command bunker controlled the artillery battery 'Lothringen' from 1944-1945. There is an adjacent artillery battery, gun emplacements and observation tower exhibition of German equipment. It is one of four of a similar design in the Channel Islands and has been restored to a high standard and displays the thoroughness of German military engineering.
What type of artillery is this?: krupp a.g essen 20mm
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: german
Date artillery was in use: 06/04/1942
Cost?: 2.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
gc18atq -Destenation unkown
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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