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The Mammoth E-Boat Bunker That No Allied Bombs Could Destroy

The Mammoth E-Boat Bunker That No Allied Bombs Could Destroy

In the Dutch coastal town of IJmuiden, the Germans built two gargantuan bunkers for their Schnellboots (called E-Boats by the Allies). Only one of them survived the war. That bunker is 247 meters long, 74 meters wide, 18 meters tall, they do not get much bigger than this!

In September 1944 the Germans gave up on finishing the construction of this bunker, insistent allied bombing and a change in the fortunes of war caused them to stop.

Note: A grand slam was not used on this bunker, it was had to endure multiple attacks with the Tallboy.

By Joris

My name is Joris Nieuwint and please let me be your tour guide! As a local who has lived in the Operation Market Garden area for most of my life, this battle is now part of my DNA, and I have been studying it for almost 30 years. Since 2012 I have been active as a Battlefield Guide and over the years I’ve have taken many individuals, small and large groups, relatives of veterans, school groups, and military groups and staff rides on tours all through Europe. What began with guiding in the Operation Market Garden area has since expanded to include the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge and more.

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