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German Concrete Gun Position  
   

German Concrete Gun Position

Castle Cornet. Hart Bulwark (1570). In 1942, a German concrete gun position was inserted into the 16th century fortification. DSC_0184
The Bailiwick of Guernsey

August 6th 2017
The first port of call for Caribbean Princess was Guernsey and its capital, St. Peter Port. The harbour is too shallow to accommodate large cruise ships, so Caribbean Princess anchored offshore. The ship launched its own boats to serve as tenders to convey passengers ashore. I was looking forward to making a visit to the Channel Islands. There are not many opportunities to visit here during a E ... read more
Europe » Channel Islands » Guernsey

Channel Islander Flag The island of Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Dukedom of Normandy that held sway in both France and England. These islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II.... ... read more
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