| "Hillman" was one of the things that stuck in my memory more than any other thing during one of my visits to Normandy in the 1980's before it was excavated and opened to the public. Is the bunker still accessable? If so, are the German ranging diagrams still visible in the observation ports?
If not, I'll post some photos showing the German paintings (I always feared they would be lost on full excavation).
Another thing to see that I never miss whenever I return is the Point du Hoc - a "preserved" battlefield on a par with the Newfoundland Memorial Park at Beaumont Hamel (though not as poignant).
One other area that moved me was Mont Ormel (Maczuga) overlooking the "Korridor des Tod".
Dave.
__________________ In memory of 1440313 Gnr.Michael O'Mara, 155th Bty, 52nd (East Lancs) L.A.A.Regt (TA) R.A. - severely wounded near Arras in May 1940 and who took nearly 21 years to eventually die of his injuries.
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