Widerstandsnest 220H - Goeree-Overflakkee
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naj16
N 51° 47.158 E 003° 52.932
31U E 560851 N 5737601
Bunkers recently excavated (2010) have revealed their secrets.
Waymark Code: WMGQJ4
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 04/01/2013
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The German Atlantikwall, one of the last major defense lines of this century. It was built by the German occupation forces in the period 1941-1944 along the coasts of France, Channel Islands, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Norway and Denmark. The main goal was to prevent allied landings on the shores of these countries.
During this period a total of 14.000 heavy, concrete bunkers were built. An amount that is impressive by the quantity, cost and involved labor.
Wn 220H
Situated in the dunes of 'De Punt' two type 504 and a big 502 bunker, together with a 134, open emplacements and fine Tobruks. It was armed with two 7.5cm Pak 97/38, a light and heavy MG, a Renault FT-17 tank turret with machine gun and twenty small flamethrowers. A 60 cm searchlight could light up targets at sea.
The coastline changed since the Brouwersdam was built but the complex is in very good shape because it was under the sand for a long time.
Related Website: [Web Link]
Admission Fee: free
Opening Days/Times:
Bunker route De Punt.
Only during daytime
Supplementary Related Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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