Bunkers & FortificationsSchnellbootbunker 2, Widerstandsnest 77 – Festung IJmuiden, The NetherlandsAfter Fall Gelb, which is the German designation for the taking of the Netherlands and Belgium in May … Posted May 12, 2017 (updated March 20, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsWiderstandsnest 82, Marine FLAK Batterie Olmen – Festung IJmuiden, The NetherlandsSouth of Seezielbatterie Heerenduin is the Marine FLAK Batterie Olmen. This anti aircraft battery protected the coastal battery, … Posted April 28, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsMarine FLAK Batterie Süd Ost, W.N. 92 with Walzkörpersperre, Festung IJmuiden – The NetherlandsBehind the Seeziel Batterie Heerenduin W.N. 81 Coastal Battery lies FLAKbatterie Süd Ost designated W.N. 92. The unique … Posted April 14, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsAtlantic Wall – Seeziel Batterie Heerenduin W.N. 81 – IJmuiden, NetherlandsBattery Heerenduin is situated at the estuary of the North Sea Canal which runs towards the port of … Posted March 31, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsFlak Tower Humboldthain – Berlin, GermanyFlakturm Humboltshain is a 1st generation G - tower. The 'G' indicated Gefechtsturm or Combat tower. Its measurements … Posted March 16, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsAtlantic Wall, Stützpunkt gruppe Katwijk – the NetherlandsStutzpunktgruppe Katwijk is a defensive strongpoint from the North sea inland to airport Valkenburg near Den Hague in … Posted February 16, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsAir Raid Shelter Towers of the Winkel Type – Wünsdorf-Zossen, GermanyThese towers were developed specifically as air raid shelters by German Architect Leo Winkel. [...]Read More... Posted February 13, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal
Bunkers & FortificationsThe Reichs Air Raid Defense School and the Hochbunker HeckeshornHidden in the foliage at the dead end of the curved "Am Großen Wannsee" lane lies a complex … Posted January 31, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal
Transport and CargoDR-Baureihe E19 01: Nazi trains for the German ReichsbahnWith the rise to power of the Nazi Party in 1933, the German Reichsbahn (or State Railway) became … Posted January 23, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal
BattlefieldsEasy Company, 101st Airborne Division in the Battle of the Bulge – Foy, BelgiumDuring the Battle of the Bulge Easy Company of the 101th Airborne Division dug in near the German … Posted January 7, 2017 (updated February 4, 2026) by Patrick
Monuments101st Easy Company – Battle of the Bulge Memorial – Bastogne, BelgiumThe 101st Easy Company – Battle of the Bulge Memorial is a World War II memorial in Belgium … Posted January 7, 2017 (updated February 6, 2026) by Patrick
CemeteriesBattle of the Bulge – German War Cemetery Recogne Bastogne, BelgiumThe Battle of the Bulge claimed many lives on both sides. In this last stage of the war … Posted January 4, 2017 (updated January 7, 2026) by Pascal
MuseumsBastogne War Museum – Bastogne, BelgiumNext to the Mardasson Memorial on the Mardasson hill is the Bastogne War Museum with a focus on … Posted December 27, 2016 (updated February 8, 2026) by Patrick
MonumentsMardasson Memorial – Bastogne, BelgiumA huge memorial in the shape of an American star was resurrected in Bastogne to commemorate the American … Posted December 27, 2016 (updated February 4, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsAnti-tank obstacles at Hedderwick Sands – ScotlandDuring World War Two Great Britain tried to defend it long coastline. They build all kinds of protective … Posted December 18, 2016 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Military FacilitiesBastogne Barracks – The Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne – BelgiumThe Bastogne Barracks was the location of the Allied headquarters in December of 1944. After chasing away the … Posted December 13, 2016 (updated February 5, 2026) by Patrick
Historic SitesBastogne War Rooms, 101st Headquarters during the Battle of the Bulge – Bastogne, BelgiumThe Bastogne Barracks was the location of the Allied headquarters in December of 1944. [...]Read More... Posted December 13, 2016 (updated February 6, 2026) by Patrick
Tractor and Prime MoverSd.Kfz. 2 – Kleines KettenkraftradThe Kleines Kettenkraftrad designated Sd.Kfz. 2 was named short Kettenkrad. Besides use as a tractor the Kettenkraftrad saw … Posted November 16, 2016 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
