D-Day tribute: WWII Fortifications
D-Day tribute ...
Well, today it's D-Day. The day known for the Normandy landings (actually codenamed Operation Neptune) that commenced on the 6th of June 1944. On that day 160.000 allied soldiers crossed the English Channel into occupied France. So therefore on this day, a small tribute of mine with some WWII fortifications.
As D-Day happend in occupied Europe, the Republica de Guatalaga was a part of the battle in the Pacific.
Although the country was never occupied during World War II, the government realised during the early 40's that the port of Baleal City could become a strategic harbour for any enemy. In order to protect the port, the government issued the build of 3 batteries along the coastline.
In the years after the war 2 of the batteries were demolished, leaving only 'Battery 2' intact. This battery is situated on Lookout Point, a stretch of land that seperated the port from the ocean. During the 90's this battery and the surrounding area were restored and a walkway was build for access to the area.
Today, Battery 2 is one of the main tourist attractions of the country, as the walkway leading towards it has some spectacular views.
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