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Some batteries were dug into the cliff in 1888. They hosted guns of 320mm which were to fire at water level and pierce the hulls of armour-plated battleships.
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On the pictures, one can evaluate the narrowness of these batteries’ loopholes. A rangefinding station was situated at the top of the cliff, from which were given orders to the batteries for shooting range. |
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From the batteries situated at mid-cliff, one gets a 180° view to the sound of Brest. |
