point du hoc

[Panzer 3]

Hi chris
nice sign mate what fence did that come off lol.
Dave.
I want it lol.

[cricketchris1944]

No fence the mayor of Cricqueville gave it to my dad and he gave it to me back in the 90s
chris

[WillC]

I was just there 2 weeks ago on a private tour. Did you know that the bunker which overlooked the cliff, was an observation bunker. It originally had think clear plastic so you could see outside. I got a great tour guide and learned so much.

[cricketchris1944]

Yes I did ,did you go inside the one that was use for a hospital?
I have never heard of the clear plastic.
I hope you enjoy your visit
chris

[WillC]

No, I didnt have time to visit the hospital. Yes, in the bunker over looking the cliff, there are makrs for where nalis/ screws would be. My guide told me that originally, large clear bake-lite was screwed in place and it served as an observation area overlooking where the allies ships were.

[canti44]

Hi Chris,

never heard of this sealed bunker, can you give me some more info? Why was it sealed full of weapons on D-Day?

Cheers,

Ian.

[cricketchris1944]

During the bombing of the pointe du hoc a shell hit just in front of that banker and covered it up. It is not a large bunker it is very small.
chris