Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Bodengruppe eines deutschen 8,8cm Flugabwehr-Geschützes
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Mount of a German 8.8cm anti-aircraft gun
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. Bodengruppe eines deutschen 8,8cm Flugabwehr-Geschützes / Mount of a German 8.8cm anti-aircraft gun
Dieses Relikt aus dem 2. Weltkrieg ist die Bodengruppe eines deutschen 8,8 cm Flugabwehr-Geschützes. Es wurde ca. 1948 als Bodenfund in der Nähe von Neustadt an der der Weinstraße entdeckt und ausgegraben. Die Bodengruppe ist komplett mit allen Erdankern, mit denen das Gestell im Boden verankert wurde. Nach dem Krieg wurde es von einem Weinbauer in einem Weinberg entdeckt und ausgegraben. Es ist ein Stück Geschichte, das ca. 3 Jahre nach Kriegsende wiedergefunden wurde.
This relict from World War 2 is the mount of a German 8.8 cm anti-aircraft gun. It was discovered and unearthed near Neustadt / Weinstraße around 1948. The mount is complete with all ground anchors with which it was anchored to the ground. After the war, it was discovered by a wine grower in a vineyard and salvaged. It is a piece of history that was rediscovered 3 years after the end of the war.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 49°
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Teile eines Tiger-Panzer / Parts of a Tiger Tank (here, next to this marker); HAWK Flugabwehrraketen / HAWK Anti-Aircraft Missiles (here, next to this marker); Legendärer Russischer Panzer T34 / Legendary Russian Tank T34 (a few steps from this marker); Demilitarisierung / Demilitarization (a few steps from this marker); SU 100 "Selbstfahrlafette" / SU 100 "Self-Propelled Gun" (a few steps from this marker); Pak 7.62 cm field gun (a few steps from this marker); Panzerhaubitze “Wespe" / Self-Propelled Howitzer "Wespe" (a few steps from this marker); BTR 60 Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
2. The Mount of a German 8.8cm anti-aircraft gun and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
