Wn 24 strongpoint – Atlantic wall in Normandy

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German strongpoints in Normandy: Wn 24

Atlantic wall

The Wn 24 is located by the sea shore in the locality of Lion-sur-Mer. It includes a dozen shelters and ammunition bunkers.

Composition of the Wn 24 strongpoint:

  • 2x 5 cm KWK L/42 gun
  • Several 8,14 cm Gr.W 34 mortars
  • Several machine guns