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 | Before the beginning of the WWII French GHQ noticed (belatedly) that in case of a breakthrough of the front line on our northern border, there was no more
means to defend Paris, as far as the old forts of 1874 being obsolete and no secondary line was completed.
To counter in the urgency in this, it was decided to build a belt of bunker (mainly for antitank purpose) in abo... |  | 08/07/2011 | 1,640 | 
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 | One can observe bomb craters, Japanese defensive positions, what appears to be a 'land-based' japanese mini-submarine, a converted naval 'rifle' converted to fire from on shore. Over many parts of the island, one can trace bomb craters -- especially in relation to US and Canadian assaults to regain the island. |  | 11/14/2010 | 581 |
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 | This airstrip was used during worldd war 2. It is slightly overgrown, remnants such as old drums of tar remain from the war. | | 10/27/2010 | 310 |
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 | http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=11205&mode=1 | | 09/06/2010 | 199 |
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 | http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=11206&mode=1 | | 09/06/2010 | 188 |
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NavalCemetery.jpg) | http://www.cwgc.org/search/cemetery_details.aspx?cemetery=11204&mode=1 | | 09/06/2010 | 180 |
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 | Glider and original Pegasus Bridge at Pegasus Memorial in Bénouville | | 08/31/2010 | 449 |
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 | An American tank and a war memorial in Lion sur Mer | | 08/31/2010 | 281 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 216 |
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 | Old emergency landing ground airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 150 |
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 | Old emergency landing ground airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 147 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 156 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 149 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 129 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/31/2010 | 225 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/30/2010 | 279 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/30/2010 | 228 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/30/2010 | 148 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/30/2010 | 146 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/30/2010 | 134 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/30/2010 | 153 |
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 | "Hillman" was the code name used by the Allies for these German bunker fortifications. It was the task of the 1st Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment to seize "Hillman", which was situated between two strategic roads that lead to Caen. The British were not able to achieve their aim, to capture Caen by the end of 6th June, because of the strong German defence. Today the "H... | | 08/29/2010 | 491 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/26/2010 | 138 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/26/2010 | 115 |
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 | Old airfield in Australia used by the allies in World War 2 | | 08/26/2010 | 105 |
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