Wn 33a strongpoint – Atlantic wall in Normandy

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German strongpoints in Normandy: Wn 33a

Atlantic wall

The Wn 33a strongpoint is located in Graye-sur-Mer, near the place called La Brèche Le Bisson. It is equipped with a R677 flanking bunker, two protections for a 50 mm gun and various shelters and ammunition boxes. This strongpoint was still under construction on D-Day.

Composition of the Wn 33a strongpoint:

  • 1x 8,8 cm Pak 423/41 gun
  • 2x 5 cm KWK gun

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