Auderville Village N49 42.692 W001 56.106 Map 1110E
Auderville is the most north westerly part of Normandy, and overlooks the
approaches to the Channel Islands.
The Germans had captured the Channel Islands shortly after they invaded France
in June 1940.
They were always fearful that the British would try and reclaim then. Because of
this perceived threat they fortified not only the Channel Islands, but also this
north west tip on Normandy.
Just to the west of the village they installed a anti aircraft battery.
It is difficult to ascertain just how many guns were installed her, but one
platform and two garages, one with a workshop can still be found, together with
several small bunkers and a personnel bunker.
One of the small bunkers gives the date of building. March 1943) on a concrete plaque that also includes a swastika and a helmet.
All the buildings on the site with the exception of the personnel bunker are of
a much lighter construction than you would normally expect, they resemble the V1
construction methods.
