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German coastal defence emplacement

Official photograph of German coastal defence emplacement. One of 64 official and agency photographs collected by Maj A G Russell, 79 Anti Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, United Kingdom and North West Europe, 1942-1944. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944

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Media ID 14403651

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1942 1944 Agency Anti Artillery Associated Collected Defence Emplacement Official Regiment Russell Tank

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Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a one inch (2.5cm) black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image. Approximate size of bag is 50x33cm (20"x13")

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Estimated Product Size is 50cm x 32.7cm (19.7" x 12.9")

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This official photograph captures a German coastal defence emplacement during the latter stages of World War Two in North West Europe, circa 1944. The image is part of a collection of 64 photographs amassed by Major A.G. Russell of the 79th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, United Kingdom. The collection offers a unique and insightful perspective into the military efforts of both the Allied and Axis forces during this pivotal period in history. The German coastal defence emplacement depicted in the photograph is a testament to the extensive fortifications erected by the German military along the European coastline in an attempt to thwart the Allied invasion. The emplacement appears to be a heavily fortified concrete structure, with multiple gun emplacements and observation posts, designed to provide a formidable defence against naval and amphibious assaults. The presence of barbed wire and other defensive obstacles further underscores the determination of the German forces to protect their territory. Major Russell's collection of photographs provides a valuable record of the military landscape of World War Two in North West Europe, offering a glimpse into the strategies and tactics employed by both sides during this global conflict. This photograph, in particular, serves as a poignant reminder of the extensive military preparations and fortifications that marked the European coastline during this time.

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