WN-21H - FA Pferdestall

This is the Texla bunkercomplex, the former German headquarters on Texel. Most of the complex, which counted 49 bunkers, was demolished shortly after the war. Only 2 bunkers remained. The complex witnessed heavy fighting during the Georgian Uprising of 1945.

Widerstandsnest 21 H – FA Pferdestall is a historic German bunker complex on Texel, Netherlands, which was part of the Atlantic Wall during World War II. The complex, located near Den Burg, originally consisted of 49 bunkers, of which only two remain after the war. This location played a crucial role during the Georgian uprising of 1945, also known as the ‘Russian War on Texel’, in which Georgian soldiers rebelled against the German occupation.

History and significance
The complex was built by the Germans as part of the Atlantic Wall, a line of defence along the western European coast. During the Georgian uprising in April 1945, fierce fighting took place in and around the complex. After the uprising, most of the bunkers were demolished, but two have been preserved and now serve as silent witnesses to this momentous event in Dutch warfare.

Visitor information
The remaining bunkers can be found near Den Burg on Texel. Although the exact location is not always easy to find, local guides and historical walking routes often provide information about the location of these and other Atlantic Wall bunkers on the island.

For those interested in military history and World War II, a visit to WN 21 H – FA Pferdestall is a valuable experience. It offers insight into the strategic importance of Texel during the war and commemorates the courageous uprising of the Georgian soldiers.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz + RJArmy.nl
• Photos: John Bijnagte (1, 2, 3), RJ Army (4, 5, 6)