German strongpoints in Normandy: Wn 56

Atlantic wall

The Wn 56 strongpoint is located in the fishing village of Port-en-Bessin and defends direct access to its small harbor. It is composed of a casemate for artillery guns.

Composition of the Wn 56 strongpoint:

  • 1x 47 mm (Skoda Pak 36 -t-) gun
  • 1x 47 mm (Pak 181 -f-) gun

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