Widerstandsnest 65, German military bunker in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France.
The Widerstandsnest 65 bunker features reinforced concrete construction with a 50mm anti-tank gun position overlooking Omaha Beach.
On June 6, 1944, during the Normandy landings, American forces captured the bunker at 10:30 AM, transforming it into a strategic command post.
The bunker stands as a fundamental element in the collective memory of World War II and the history of Western European liberation.
Visitors can freely access the structure through the entrance located at 104 Rue de la 2ème Division Us in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer.
The defensive position controlled Ruquet Valley and constituted one of the main exit points from the beach, designated as Beach Exit E1.
Location: Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Part of: Atlantic Wall
GPS coordinates: 49.36448,-0.86366
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:48
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