Longues-sur-Mer in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Canon russe Putilov
Calibre 76,2
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Putilov Russian cannon
Caliber 76.2
| — | Modèle 1917 / Model 1917 | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
1. Canon russe Putilov / Putilov Russian cannon Marker
Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Pertersbourg. Ce canon récupéré par l'armée allemande a servi à la protection du mur de l'Atlantique. Le 7 juin 1944, il a été neutralisé par l'armée anglaise alors qu'il se trouvait sur le site de la batterie de Longues-sur-Mer, à proximité de la falaise. Il a probablement servi : des douilles ont été retrouvées à proximité.
This cannon, manufactured at the Saint Petersburg Arms Factory, was recovered by the German army and used to defend the Atlantic Wall. On June 7, 1944, it was neutralized by the British army while positioned at the Longues-sur-Mer battery site, near the cliff. It was probably fired, as shell casings were found nearby.
Erected by The Friends of the Battery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1944.
Location. 49° 20.568′ N, 0° 41.479′ W. Marker is in Longues-sur-Mer, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. It is on Rue de la Mer just north of Rue des Batteries.
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Aérodrome B-11 de Longues-sur-Mer / B-11 airfield at Longues-sur-Mer (within shouting distance of this marker); Un site d'exception / An exceptional site (within shouting distance of this marker); La piste d'aviation B-11 / The B-11 airfield (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Une batterie allemande de défense côtière / A German coastal defence battery (about 150 meters away); La prise de la batterie / Capturing the battery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les casemates / The casemates (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Un site naturel remarquable / A remarkable natural environment (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Le poste de commandement de tir / The fire command post (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longues-sur-Mer.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
2. Putilov Russian cannon and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
3. The view of the back side of the Putilov Russian cannon
Photographed by James Hulse, June 4, 2025
4. Closeup of the Putilov Russian cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
