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Atlantic Wall
extensive system of coastal fortifications built by Nazi Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Atlantic Wall (German: Atlantikwall) was an extensive system of Coastal fortifications built by Nazi Germany between 1942 and 1944 along the western coast of Europe as a defense against an anticipated Allied invasion of the mainland continent from Great Britain.[1]
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Atlantic Wall | |
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Part of the Third Reich | |
Western Coast of Europe | |
![]() The Atlantic Wall, shown in yellow | |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partially demolished, mostly intact |
Site history | |
Built | 1942–1944 |
In use | 1942–1945 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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