Fort Henry, Coastal defense bunker in Studland, England
Fort Henry stretches 90 feet in length with walls, floor, and ceiling measuring three feet thick, featuring an 80-foot wide observation slit overlooking Studland Bay.
The Canadian Royal Engineers constructed this Grade II listed bunker in 1943 during World War II, naming it after their Ontario military base.
Winston Churchill, King George VI, and General Eisenhower used this observation post to monitor crucial D-Day landing rehearsals in April 1944.
The National Trust maintains the bunker, allowing visitors to look through the original observation slit and explore the interior structure throughout the year.
Operation Smash, the largest live ammunition practice of World War II, took place at Studland Bay with six Valentine tanks sinking during the military exercise.
Location: Studland
Part of: Gun Emplacement And Fort Henry
GPS coordinates: 50.64520,-1.94785
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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