Wn 44 strongpoint – Atlantic wall in Normandy

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German strongpoints in Normandy: Wn 44

Atlantic wall

The Wn 44 strongpoint, located on the heights of Tracy to the west of the seaside resort of Arromanches-les-Bains, consists of a SK casemate for mixed weapon and a tobruk allowing to use a mortar.

Composition of the Wn 44 strongpoint:

  • 1x 47 mm (Skoda 39 -t-) gun
  • 1x (MG V.Z 37 -t-) machine gun
  • 1x mortar

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