59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 West entrance on the defending side,away from the attacks Internal tourelle mount(see exterior pic later) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Guess the callibres!!!Funny as one of them looks,all hits from the outside -in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 One of the connecting tunnels that collapsed after a big hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Still raised turret for Hotchkiss & spotting,Hotch mount still inside. & one of the super streamlined OP's that the French favoured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Far western side embrasures(is that the word?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 One of the two 75mil shooter holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 As seen from inside & the steps to the lower level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Once again,I didnt go down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Amazing piece of the ordnance transport track,still lying in the fort.More than likely be gone by summer. & some vievs of the 'moat' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 11 April , 2007 Share Posted 11 April , 2007 Last ones tomorrow,promise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrieduncan Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 Not sure if this thread is windind down or not - but here are my last few pics. Guards Cemetery Lesbeoufs (hope I spelled that correctly) And again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 This lane takes you away from the forts down the lane that eventually leads to 'pointe X' an engineering nightmare for the French. This an entrance into what was one of the shelters the French troops dug for sleep or security.Every bump you see is one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 The cem below the ravine of Pointe X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 The climb up to the trenches & memorial was a hike,even without full kit & enemy fire. Cally got to the top before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 The memorial,dedicated to the troops that stormed the hill by hand & fingernail. Marked'I believe' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 Gory bit of the memorial & the ridge line that runs closer to the arty/OP system Big drop on either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trenchwire Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 The climb up to the trenches & memorial was a hike,even without full kit & enemy fire. Cally got to the top before me. well that aint hard is it dave, me mum could beat you up that hill,Oh and hurry up home as well my bed is getting cold at night without you Great pictures though mate keep em up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 OP with remains of bunkers & loads of exploded mines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 well that aint hard is it dave, me mum could beat you up that hill,Oh and hurry up home as well my bed is getting cold at night without you Ive told you already,Im a happily married bloke so,go play with yer hose elsewhere. Big perv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 Nice finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 As with all mine photos,these dont show the full depth of the craters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 American & French mems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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