 Batterie Crisbecq - Normandy, France |
Batterie de Crisbecq 1 Route des Manoirs 0310 Saint-Marcouf, GPS Coordinates 49.479422, -1.295599 Take the D14 to the D69 when coming from the east. The French have this stretch of road called the "Route du 5 Juin 1944". You will pass through the town of St.-Marcouf. Continue driving on the D14 until you take a right on the D69. The batterie will be just up the road. |  Click to enlarge map  A lovely greeting awaits your visit -Achtung Minen! |
action on D-DAY. This wonderful open air museum features a detailed account of the men that lived and fought here. It also includes a hospital bunker, living quarters for the troops as well as detailed mannequins, equipment etc. The museum also has a nice gift shop.  A board details the events of the batterie Crisbecq when you arrive |
I used two different cameras on the 2013 visit. The Nikon Coolpix 35mm and the Apple iPad mini. |
 A 683 type bunker - This was ordered destroyed after the battle hence it's condition. |  Leistand or Fire Control Bunker for the Crisbecq Batterie |  Side view of the Leistand for the Crisbecq Batterie |
 A 622 type personnel bunker |  Another 622 type personnel bunker |  A 621 type hospital bunker |
 A defensive point on top of the Leistand |  The open emplacement and ring stand for the 24 cm type gun, look carefully at the faded red paint, that was there for a reason (see next image) |  The azimuth chart - this is very fascinating as this was the firing chart for the gunners. Each name had it's own heading and bearing. When the order was given to fire Odol for instance the calculations for the positions were already pre-set! And this paint has stood here after 70 plus years! |
