Movik Fort is a historic German coastal fortification located near Kristiansand, Norway. Originally constructed during World War II by the German Wehrmacht as part of the Atlantic Wall defensive system, the fort once housed the second largest cannon in the world - a massive Krupp 380mm gun with a range of up to 55 kilometers (35 miles) and weighing 337 tonnes. The fortification sits in a commanding position above the Skagerrak Straits between Norway and Denmark, strategically positioned to control this vital maritime passage.
Movik Fort
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Unknown
Military Bunker
Description
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Data Sheet
build_year 1943
function coastal defense
armament 380mm Krupp cannon
crew 200
thickness 2-3 meters concrete
type Military Bunker
era WWII
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