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Stp. Ra109 Pointe De La Varde

Stp. Ra109 Pointe de la Varde forms the North-Eastern defensive corner of the site of St Malo.

Stp. Ra109 was built on and near the old French fort. Numerous structures of different types can still be found here.
The R600 was originally an open bed but around '44 it was made into a bunker. Here was a 5cm KwK L / 42 R120 with dome type 441P01. This turret had 6 shooting holes to provide 360 ° coverage. R667 for 5cm KwK L / 60 guns.

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Source

  • Text: Tom Debacker
  • Photos: Tom Debacker

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