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WN 505i

🇫🇷 France·Added by @bunkeratlas

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Coastal Battery

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WN 505i is a World War II bunker located in the Normandy region of France, near the town of Bernières-sur-Mer. It is part of the extensive network of fortifications constructed by the German occupying forces as part of the Atlantic Wall, designed to prevent an Allied invasion. The Normandy region, with its strategic coastal position, saw some of the heaviest fighting during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944.

The bunker itself was likely constructed to house artillery and troops, providing defensive cover for the beaches and inland areas. Today, the site stands as a historical remnant of the region's military history, offering insights into the fortifications and strategies employed during the war.

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WN 505iOtherUnknownCoastal BatteryBunkerAtlashistorical bunkermilitary heritage