Heeresküstenbatterie Merville – German Coastal Battery – Merville-Franceville-Plage, France
The Heeresküstenbatterie Merville was a German coastal artillery position near Merville-Franceville-Plage in Normandy, France. It formed part of …
Coastal batteries were fortified artillery positions situated along coastlines during World War II to defend against naval and amphibious assaults. Equipped with large-caliber guns, these batteries targeted enemy ships, submarines, and landing forces. Coastal defenses were critical for protecting strategic ports and preventing enemy control over vital sea routes.