St Nazaire this time last year ish

[Jeremy Wilton]

Last year went to St Nazaire U boat pens on the Panzer tank... it was an eye opener - 30 metres of concrete in depth - did the bombs get through - I don't know? Anyhow I can post the pix now as I couldn't before
JW

 

[Q plate]

Great pics! Did you get to explore the gun placements running along the estuary into the port? They're largely intact still but sadly covered in graffiti. If you're not already familiar with it have a look at 'operation chariot' the greatest commando raid ever

AL

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Great pics! Did you get to explore the gun placements running along the estuary into the port? They're largely intact still but sadly covered in graffiti. If you're not already familiar with it have a look at 'operation chariot' the greatest commando raid ever

AL

I read the book, and then decided to go to St Nazaire to see the dry dock. Its a very impressive place to visit, especially if you've done your research. I then set off to the other side of town to see the building that served as a hospital for the injured marines that were captured.

 

[ymfb]

We called in there this time last year, but didn't really do it justice, next time we will spend longer and learn more.

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Jeremy, you've prompted me into posting about my visit here..

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/403557-St-Nazaire-British-Commandos-Op-Chariot-WW2

 

[Jeremy Wilton]

Blimey - that's an all encompassing tour - nice one...I did see the memorials and the gun from the Cambeltown - those blokes were all very brave

 

[electric_monk]

When I was there 10 years ago there was an old sub in one of the pens and we got to clamber around it, is it still there?

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Well if it was, I missed it

 

[Colt]

went there last year.
there was a French sub we went on , the Espadon .