In an astonishing discovery that has captivated historians and military enthusiasts alike, a series of long-forgotten Nazi bunkers have been unearthed near the Normandy beaches, where the historic D-Day landings took place. These bunkers, hidden for over 75 years, were part of the infamous Atlantic Wall, a vast network of fortifications built by the Germans to repel the Allied invasion during World War II. The discovery of these bunkers sheds new light on the extensive and clandestine operations conducted by the Nazis in one of the war's most pivotal regions.
One of the most significant finds is the Maisy Battery, a sprawling complex of bunkers located about two miles inland from Omaha Beach. The battery was equipped with 14 large guns, including 150 mm Howitzers, and played a crucial role in the defense against the Allied forces during D-Day. The complex remained hidden for decades, gradually overtaken by nature until it was rediscovered by British historian Gary Sterne in 2006.
Sterne's discovery revealed a complex network of tunnels, living quarters, and gun emplacements that had been forgotten since the war's end.
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