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St. 117a. Regiments- oder Bataillonsgefechtsstand Haamstede

(Netherlands, the - Zeeland - Burgh-Haamstede)

In Slotbos near Haamstede a large command bunker is situated at Moolweg, type St. 117a. (Regiments- oder Bataillonsgefechtsstand) .

During the war, Schouwen-Duiveland was defended by a battalion of the 743rd Regiment of the 719th Division.

This bunker is part of Widerstandsnest 325 H, a position of more than 20 bunkers, including bunkers for soldiers and bunkers for ammunition..

Because of its shape, the bunker has the nickname ‘the whale’ or ‘wing-bunker’. The bunker is free accessible.

Source

• Text: Kees Boks
• Photos: Kees Boks