German Coastal Gun at Longues-sur-Mer
This was taken at the Longues-sur-Mer battery, one of the key German gun positions along the Normandy coast. I stopped here while cycling around the D-Day sites, starting from Bayeux.
The bunker still holds its original 150 mm naval gun—rusted now, but once capable of firing more than 20 kilometers out to sea. On June 6, 1944, these guns opened fire on Allied ships during the D-Day landings. In return, they were targeted by both naval and aerial bombardments.
Unlike many other sites, what makes this one stand out is that the guns are still here, in place. You don't need much imagination—just standing in front of it gives you an idea of the scale and the threat it once posed.
German Coastal Gun at Longues-sur-Mer
This was taken at the Longues-sur-Mer battery, one of the key German gun positions along the Normandy coast. I stopped here while cycling around the D-Day sites, starting from Bayeux.
The bunker still holds its original 150 mm naval gun—rusted now, but once capable of firing more than 20 kilometers out to sea. On June 6, 1944, these guns opened fire on Allied ships during the D-Day landings. In return, they were targeted by both naval and aerial bombardments.
Unlike many other sites, what makes this one stand out is that the guns are still here, in place. You don't need much imagination—just standing in front of it gives you an idea of the scale and the threat it once posed.