Houlgate Battery, World War II artillery battery in Houlgate, France
The coastal defense installation contains six concrete pits designed for 155mm K420 cannons, connected through a network of ammunition storage tunnels.
German forces constructed this strategic battery in 1941 to protect the Seine River mouth, placing it under command of the 1255 Heeres-Küsten-Artillerie-Abteilung.
The battery stands as a testament to the Atlantic Wall defense system, representing military engineering principles employed during World War II.
Located 91 meters above sea level, visitors can access the former fire control post that now functions as an orientation point with information displays.
The battery received direct fire from HMS Roberts during D-Day, withstanding 27 rounds while maintaining its defensive position against Allied forces.
Location: Calvados
Part of: Atlantic Wall
GPS coordinates: 49.30472,-0.06778
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:12
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