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Building 1 Wolffsschlucht 2

Building Nr 1 the so called "Führerbunker".

Typical "Wolfsschlucht 2 " way of construction with on the front side the offices etc.
Behind the Heavy bomb proof bunker with a 4 meter thick roof and hidden under ground.
Dimensions 1500 m².

Hitler used this bunker only once during his staff meeting after the D-day invasion.

On the 17 of June during that morning he discussed the situation with his Staff , General Rommel and Von Rundstedt , in this bunker who where the commanding officers of the western front on that time.

The building is very damaged due vandalism and closed for security reasons ( asbestos )

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Source

  • Text: Adri Kramer
  • Photos: Adri Kramer

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