Îïèñàíèå: Originally part of the ‘Atlantic Wall’, this Pillbox was captured after a fierce battle on 6th June 1944 Juno Beach Graye-sur-Mer, Normandy, France 8th July 2022 The following information is mostly from the nearby signage: - “The fierce fighting at “Cosy’s Pillbox. Cosy’s bunker, easily recognisable by its tilt, was the site of fierce fighting on 6th June 1944. It owes its name to Lt W.A. “Cosy” Aitken. This Canadian soldier was entrusted with the mission of capturing the fortification with 15 men from “B” Company of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles. A first assault by machine-guns and grenades enabled them to capture the position, but Lt. Aitken was badly wounded in the head. Around 150 Engineer reinforcements arrived and an explosion toppled the pillbox. The Germans surrendered, but only 26 men from “B” Company survived this valiant and difficult battle in the dunes.”
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