The German Atlantic Wall

The German Atlantic Wall: The German Atlantic Wall on D-Day 1944 is a classic example of a wonder weapon, a fortification considered vital to the overall German war strategy. The Atlantic Wall positions on shore had been improved by the construction of heavy concrete walls and concrete-filled sandbags. These were reinforced with steel rails, easily transporting sand from the jetties. In addition to land-based fortifications, the Germans created a series of underwater obstacles that were intended to prevent allied ships f