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Old May 27th, 2008, 10:29 AM
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Default Re: The German use of tank turrets in fortifications

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Originally Posted by Seadog View Post
It is not a bad concept for fixed emplacements. Properly placed, they can control key passages and slow any attacks. Plus, a good tactic is to site a bunker to be difficult to destroy, and when it gets attacked by ground troops, as is normal, other bunkers will be sited to cover the original bunker until it can be evacuated.
I like to call this one the "trip wire." It's a system set up not to hold but to delay. As you've noted, the troops manning this system are meant to be evacuated. Their main task really is to survive and report that their line or border has been breached so that the invaded country can mobilize its forces .
As for that turret in the middle of the road, I thought it was something that was blown off a tank and landed right side up.
As always, nice pics guys.
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