Inside unique WW2 German rotating gun bunker at Batterie Waldam, Calais
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GO INSIDE UNIQUE WW2 GERMAN ROTATING GUN BUNKER
Enjoy a close up view of this special construction gun bunker - a remarkable design which could rotate through 360 degrees to fire in all directions.
This is the only bunker of its kind remaining on the Atlantikwall and can be found at Batterie Waldam to the east of Calais, France.
Weighing over 700 tons, this hooded style of bunker offered ultimate protection for the 15cm SKC 28 naval gun inside. Rotating the bunker protected it from incoming fire from the sea while the hood prevented damage from above too. The crew also added a brick wall to the front to increase protection.
Built over two storeys, the whole of the top section or cupola of the bunker was able to rotate thanks to a wheeled mechanism from a naval gun turret in the lower level.
Sadly, removing the gun and mechanical works has left the bunker in a dangerous state as you can see from the hole where the gun once stood.
MKB Waldam is a large naval batterie created to defend the port and also features two large M270 gun bunkers for 15cm canons, anti aircraft positions, MG posts, a searchlight stand, and unique observation bunker. A guard house and sentry position protect the rear entrance.
Access can be tricky as the area is heavily used for bird shoots so utmost care must be taken when visiting.
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