Summary Stützpunkt Vierville - WN74, 73, 72 and 71 - (Omaha Beach) Normandy Our guest today is Michael Akkerman, an artist and filmmaker whose primary focus is war history, and particularly WWII history. His most notable work is his forthcoming film about Audie Murphy. His other interest is the bunkers and fortifications on Omaha Beach in Normandy and today we look at the defences at the western end of the beach around Vierville-sur-Mer. In this live chat we discuss his research and show lots of period photos and aerials. We also use HD footage from inside the bunkers. Subjects covered: The lack of information about WN74 and its Skoda guns WN73 - the mortar tobruks, the markings inside them, the trench system and the "Fortified House" WN72 - the R677 casemate and how it was built inside the existing Eden Hotel. The houses around the position and the sea wall. We also talk about the twin-embrasure bunker for the 5cm gun, the interesting use of MG34 brackets and an observation opening in the wall. WN71 - We talk about the machine gun bunker on the east side of the draw.

• War
• Documentary
• History
• Talk Show