Wn 36 strongpoint – Atlantic wall in Normandy

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German strongpoints in Normandy: Wn 36

Atlantic wall

The Wn 36 strongpoint is located east of Asnelles, at the place called La Cabane des Douanes. Two principal constructions form this point of support, one for antitank gun and the other for a machine gun with several firing points.

Composition of the Wn 36 strongpoint:

  • 1x 5 cm KWK L/42 gun

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