Russian Casemate No. 59 "Izhora"
This bunker was armed with two 7,62mm machine guns. The bunker was hit by a 155mm howitzer shell. The bunker was defended by the 79th Fortified District, part of the anti-tank artillery of the 42nd Army.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Cees van Esch
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