Mines at Normandy

German campaigns and battles 1919-1945.

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Sebastian Pye
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Mines at Normandy

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How many landmines were placed on the beaches in normandy, more or less???

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Hello Sebastian

I do not know how many mines there were at Normandy but in Cornelius Ryan's book 'The Longest Day' he mentions the mines, commentating that Rommel was so disgusted at the lack of security he arranged for mines to be laid from Holland to past Normandy. The book includes his drawings of the devices he wanted. Hope this helps.

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