Bunkers & Fortifications

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World War II bunkers and fortifications were essential elements of military defense, designed to protect troops, weapons, and strategic positions from enemy attack. Built mainly from reinforced concrete, these structures were intended to withstand artillery fire and aerial bombardment, reflecting the increasingly destructive nature of modern warfare.

Winkel Luftschutzturm Air Raid Shelter in Gotha, Germany

The allied bombing raids were a real threat therefore a bomb proof bunker was built on the factories …

Posted March 27, 2024 (updated February 19, 2026) by Patrick

Luftschutz Turmbunker Voslapp – Air Raid Bunker – Wilhelmshaven, Germany

This is one of the air raid shelters built in the Voslapp district of Wilhelmshaven, a German naval …

Posted March 25, 2024 (updated January 9, 2026) by Patrick

Lager Koralle – German Kriegsmarine Headquarters OKM – Lanke, Germany

In 1943 the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine relocated to the Bernau / Lanke / Lobetal area bringing command of …

Posted March 18, 2024 (updated January 12, 2026) by Patrick

Anti-Tank Wall at St Ouen’s Bay – Jersey, United Kingdom

Along the entire length of the St Ouen's Bay the Germans built an anti-tank wall four to five …

Posted January 15, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Kernwerk – German Headquarters at St. Peters – Jersey, United Kingdom

This Kernwerk housed the German Battle Headquarters in case of an invasion of the Island of Jersey, UK. …

Posted January 8, 2024 (updated January 11, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandsnest Albert Pier – Stützpunkt Helier Hafen – St. Helier – Jersey, United Kingdom

Widerstandsnest Albert Pier is part of Stützpunkt Helier Hafen to defend the harbor of St Helier against Allied …

Posted January 6, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandsnest Victoria – Stützpunkt Helier Hafen – St. Helier – Jersey, United Kingdom

Opposite of the small waterway from Widerstandsnest Albert Pier is Widerstandnest Victoria Pier. It has a unique bunker, …

Posted January 6, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandsnest Mole Verclut – Jersey, United Kingdom

Widerstandsnest Mole Verclut lies at the north-eastern part of the channel island Jersey. It defended the St. Catherins …

Posted January 4, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandnest Fliquet – Jersey, United Kingdom

Widerstandsnest Fliquet was built around an old telegraph tower which became very important for communications with the main …

Posted January 4, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandnest Fort Henry – Jersey, United Kingdom

The Germans made use of existing fortification on Jersey Island. As they did with Fort Heny. The Fort …

Posted January 3, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Obervation Post M1 – La Corbière – Jersey, United Kingdom

A smaller observation post designated "M1" is built at the entrance road towards the resistance point Corbière. [...]Read …

Posted January 3, 2024 (updated January 11, 2026) by Patrick

Stützpunkt Corbière – German Coastal Battery and Strongpoint at La Corbière – Jersey, United Kingdom

Stützpunkt Corbière or Strongpoint Corbière was a German fortified area with some specialized bunkers. These bunkers seemed to …

Posted January 1, 2024 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Kriegsmarine Peilstand und Messtellung 2, Naval observation tower MP 2 at La Corbière – Saint Brélade, Jersey – United Kingdom

Naval observation tower MP 2 is one of three constructed observation towers on Jersey Island. Nine of these …

Posted December 31, 2023 (updated January 11, 2026) by Patrick

Observation post M9 – South Hill Oben – Jersey, United Kingdom

This observation post designated M9 lies on top of the hill on the south side of Fort Regent …

Posted December 31, 2023 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandsnest South Hill Oben – Jersey, United Kingdom

On top of South Hill above St. Heliers harbor was a small German gun position Widerstandsnest South Hill …

Posted December 31, 2023 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandsnest La Carriere at St Ouens Bay – Jersey, United Kingdom

Widerstandsnest La Carriere is situated along St Ouens bay. You find its bunkers in the Anti-tank wall and …

Posted December 27, 2023 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Widerstandsnest Steps Punkt 43 at St Ouen’s Bay – Jersey, United Kingdom

The resistance point Step Punkt 43 lies in the middle sector of the St Ouen's bay. Its name …

Posted December 26, 2023 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick

Marine Küstenbatterie Lothringen – German Coastal Battery at Noiront Point – Saint Brélade, Jersey – United Kingdom

In 1941, about the same time construction started on Coastal Battery Moltke up north, Batterie Lothringen was formed …

Posted December 25, 2023 (updated January 11, 2026) by Patrick