Secrets of the German Bunkers on the West Coast

The Secret Society for History meets at Biblioteket Sønderborg to discuss historical topics. This lecture focuses on the Atlantic Wall bunkers along the Jutland west coast. During the occupation, the Germans built massive concrete structures as part of a defensive line running from the Spanish-French border in the south to the North Cape in the north. The lecture explores why the bunkers were so difficult to handle after liberation in May 1945, and how Danes' relationship with these structures has evolved since.

The speaker is Chrestina Dahl, Ph.D. and museum inspector at Bunkermuseet - Vendsyssel Historiske Museum. The lecture lasts approximately 30 minutes and is broadcast live from a location in Denmark, followed by group discussion. No preparation is necessary, but participants can receive suggestions for articles and literature if they wish to explore the subject further.

The event takes place at Biblioteket Sønderborg, level 2, Indsigten, Nørre Havnegade 15, 6400 Sønderborg.