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Photo: one of the original 150 mm guns.
The “Longues-sur-Mer battery” formed a part of Germany's Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications and was situated between the beaches Omaha and Gold (one of three Anglo-Canadian landing areas). The site consisted of four 150-mm guns, each protected by a large concrete casemate, a command post, shelters for personnel and ammunition, and several defensive machine-gun emplacements. On June 6th the battery opened fire at 06.05 am and fired a total of 170 shots throughout the day.
The Few were the airmen of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the aviators of the Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy (RN) who fought the Battle of Britain in the Second World War. The term comes from Winston Churchill's phrase "Never, in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few."
Le pont de Châtres sur Cher
Ce pont récemment rénové servait de point de passage vers la France Libre durant la 2e guerre mondiale.
This recently renovated bridge served as a crossing point to Free France during World War II.
Utah Beach
'We must never forget this'
Normandy, France
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A pillbox hangs precariously overlooking the 'North sea' at Aldbrough.
What is a pillbox and why were they built?
A pillbox is the name given to a small defensive structure from which a few soldiers could keep an invading army at bay.
The pillboxes we see today were all built during the Second World War when fears of an invasion were at their height.
Pillboxes were never used, as fortunately, the first line of defense held and the RAF prevented any real chance of a German invasion of Britain.
IN ENGLISH BELOW THE LINE
Situat just al costat sud del poblet provençal de Santa Anha (Ste. Agnès en francès), es troba l'imponent fort (Gros Ouvrage) de la línea Maginot amb el mateix nom del poble.
És un dels forts més importants de la linea en la seva part alpina, ja que domina perfectament tota la costa des de la frontera italiana i fins Roquebrune, i en especial la ciutat de Menton. Aquests son els corredors principals del fort, excavats sota la roca viva. El de la dreta porta cap al Bloc 2, el més important del fort, i que dominava amb artilleria pesada tota la costa de Menton, mentre que el de la esquerra porta a la resta del fort, incloent els barracons, generadors, hospital, quarter general i el bloc 3 que disparava vers el nord.
Tot plegat entrà en combat contra la invasió italiana del 20 de juny de 1940. Durant 4 dies bombardejà els italians que ocuparen Menton i en frenà l'avenç fins la capitulació francesa.
www.lignemaginot.com/ligne/sf-am/agnes/index.htm
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouvrage_de_Sainte-Agn%C3%A8s
www.sainteagnes.fr/le-fort-de-la-ligne-maginot/
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Located just south of the Provençal town of Santa Anha (Ste. Agnès in French), is the imposing fort (Gros Ouvrage) of the Maginot line with the same name as the village.
It is one of the most important forts of the line in its alpine part, since it perfectly dominates the entire coast from the Italian border to Roquebrune, and especially the city of Menton. These are the main corridors of the fort, dug underground. The one on the right leads to Block 2, the most important of the fort, and which dominated with heavy artillery the entire coast of Menton, while the one on the left leads to the rest of the fort, including the barracks, generators, hospital, HQ and the Block 3 that fired towards the north.
This fort went into combat against the Italian invasion of June 20, 1940. For 4 days he bombarded the Italians who occupied Menton and stopped their advance until the French capitulation.
www.lignemaginot.com/ligne/sf-am/agnes/index.htm
The Vultee BT-13 Valiant was a basic trainer aircraft used by the U.S. during World War II. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine, it was known for its durability and ease of handling. Over 11,000 units were built, serving as an essential step in pilot training programs.
The Junkers Ju 88D-1 was a versatile German reconnaissance aircraft utilized during World War II. Equipped with a BMW 801 radial engine, it boasted a top speed of 510 km/h. Its impressive range of 2,400 km and ability to carry cameras and weaponry made it a formidable asset for the Luftwaffe.
The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was a U.S. Navy carrier-based dive bomber introduced during World War II. Powered by a Wright R-2600 engine, it carried bombs and depth charges for anti-ship missions. Though initially plagued by handling issues, it replaced the SBD Dauntless and served effectively in the Pacific Theater. Over 7,000 were produced before retirement in the late 1940s.The Helldiver had a poor reputation early on due to handling issues but improved over time and proved effective in combat.As of 2025, only one Curtiss SB2C Helldiver remains airworthy in the world. It is operated by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) in Texas, USA. This aircraft is a rare survivor of over 7,000 built and is regularly flown at airshows, preserving the legacy of this important World War II dive bomber.
About an hour after taking Wing tips on the clearing (I), an image I saw as a black and white image before taken it, I decided to try capturing a colour image with a slightly different composition to differentiate if from Wing tips on the clearing (I).
'VALENTYNA & PAUL' - 'CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE WW2 / HOMEFRONT EVENT' - 12th-13th AUGUST 2017 - Nikon D7100
The majestic bow of the USS Wisconsin rises from its permanent berth along the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk,VA. The Wisconsin was one of the last active battleships to see action, its last mission was launching cruise missiles during the first Gulf War. Now its 16" guns sit silent, now serving testament to a bygone era where power,not precision was paramount. These guns could launch ordinance as far as 26 miles....
More on the ship's storied history here...
Force 135 Living History at Elizabeth Castle, Jersey. Taken in July 2023. In the photograph, a Royal Engineer attached to 'B Battery Royal Artillery' is using an essential piece of kit - a mine detector. This was a demo and did not involve any real mines!
Fighter Collecton's Cosair takes off from Breighton airfield to give a short display. The three bladed Corsair is unique in that it has fabric wings, one of the very few flying today.
BBMF flight's Avro Lancaster B1 WW2 Bomber departing from RAF Fairford after appearing at the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo.
The Grebbe Line (Dutch: Grebbelinie) was a forward defence line of the Dutch Water Line, based on inundation. The Grebbe Line ran from the Grebbeberg in Rhenen northwards until the IJsselmeer..
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Taken at Bulbjerg, Denmark.
Bulbjerg is the only limestone cliff in Jutland, and it also served as a lookout point during World War II.
Glodster Galdiator, the last bi plane fighter. Limited sucess in the Middle East and Mediterranean. The defence of Malta and the famous "Faith Hope and Charity" they defended the island during air attacks.
This particular aircraft belongs to the Shuttleworth Collection based at Old Warden and is still flying today.