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U-Boat Bunkers

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Evacuation of Brest, Lorient and St Nazaire The American breakthrough at Avranches on 4th August threatened the three northern Biscay bases with encirclement, and steps had therefore to be taken to evacuate the U-boats in good time. The primary requirement was to complete those boats currently fitting out with schnorkel at Brest, Lorient and St Nazaire, while those for whom…

U-Boat Bunkers

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Building Germany 16 Min Read

U-Boat Bunkers

Evacuation of Brest, Lorient and St Nazaire The American breakthrough at Avranches on 4th August threatened the three northern Biscay bases with encirclement, and steps had therefore to be taken to evacuate the U-boats in good time. The primary requirement was to complete those boats currently fitting out with schnorkel…

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Pharos of Alexandria

Egypt Taking the name of the long narrow island on which it stood, the Pharos of Alexandria was the most famous lighthouse of antiquity. Situated on a high mound at the end of a long peninsula, 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the city, it was a technological marvel and formed…

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Pharos of Alexandria

Egypt Taking the name of the long narrow island on which it stood, the Pharos…

U-Boat Bunkers

Evacuation of Brest, Lorient and St Nazaire The American breakthrough at Avranches on 4th August…