Exploring History: Crisbecq Battery - A WWII Fortress on Normandy's Coast
🚀 Join us on an immersive journey through time as we uncover the secrets of the Crisbecq Battery, a formidable German artillery installation from World War II. Nestled near the quaint French village of Saint-Marcouf in Normandy, this coastal fortress, also known as the Marcouf Battery, played a crucial role in the defense of Nazi Germany's Atlantic Wall.
🔍 Inside the Crisbecq Battery:
Explore the remnants of this historical gem, constructed by the Todt Organization, with its centerpiece - three Czech 21 cm Kanone 39 cannons. Two of these powerful artillery pieces were housed in heavily fortified casemates, boasting walls up to 10 feet thick. Learn how the battery, strategically positioned, could cover the expansive stretch of beaches between Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Pointe du Hoc, boasting a formidable range of 27–33 kilometers (17–21 miles).
🌊 D-Day Engagement:
Step back into the intensity of D-Day as we delve into the battery's engagement with U.S. ships on June 6, 1944. Discover the tactical significance of Crisbecq Battery and its impact on the Normandy landings.
🏰 Evacuation and Legacy:
Learn about the German evacuation of the battery on June 11, 1944, just days after D-Day. Uncover the reasons behind its withdrawal and why Crisbecq took no further part in the historic Normandy landings.
🌐 Connecting with History:
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Cotentin peninsula and the Normandy coast. Understand the importance of the Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications and the role they played during World War II.
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