Artillery Shell - Breisach, BW, Germany
Posted by: 
fi67
N 48° 01.556 E 007° 35.125
32U E 394532 N 5320150
This artillery shell in the niche of a wall commemorates the destruction of Breisach in World War II.
Waymark Code: WMN9G5
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 01/25/2015
Views: 8
This old artillery shell is on display in the niche of a wayside wall in the south of Breisach. This is at the road through the vineyards up to the castle ruin Eckardsberg.
I could not find any specific documentation about this shell, except for the fact that it was put on display to commemorate the suffering of Breisach in the late days of World War II. When the allied forces managed to cross the Rhine in Spring 1945, 85% of the city was destroyed. I can only guess that this shell was an unexploded device that was found during reconstruction in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
What type of artillery is this?: Shell
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Allied Forces
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1945
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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