Bunker Archaeology: Preserving and restoring a WW2 fortification complex

By Pierre Kosmidis Photos submitted by Stathis Kouroupis and used by permission The northern part of Euboea in Greece is full of History. In Artemision a naval engagement between the Greeks and the barbarians, which spanned over three days during the second Persian invasion of Greece, took place simultaneously with the more famous land battle at […]

Bunker Archaeology: To Οχυρό των Γουβών στη Ναυτική Αμυντική Περιοχή 4

By Pierre Kosmidis Photos submitted by Markos Danezis and used by permission O αναγνωρισμένος καλλιτέχνης Μάρκος Δανέζης απαθανάτισε φωτογραφικά, πριν από 20 περίπου χρόνια, ένα ακόμα μνημείο του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου, το οποίο παρά το ότι ήταν αφημένο στα στοιχεία της Φύσης και την εγκατάλειψη, θύμιζε τη στρατηγική σημασία των Γουβών για τον έλεγχο της ναυσιπλοϊας […]

Bunker Archaeology: The German bunkers of Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece

By Pierre Kosmidis Photos and research by Xenis Sofronidis, used by permission The history of Thessaloniki in Macedonia, Greece, is intertwined with the wars fought during the first half of the 20th century. A bunker complex overlooking the entrance to the city’s port facilities has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century. READ […]

Bunker Archaeology: Exploring the 19th century fortifications of Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece

By Pierre Kosmidis Photos and research by Xenis Sofronidis, used by permission Greek Army Major Nikolaos Schinas in his book “Traveling in Macedonia”, published in 1886, details the defenses of Thessaloniki at the end of the 19th century, while the city was still under Ottoman occupation.” “The details provided by Major Schinas are the first to testify the construction […]

Bunker Archaeology: The German WW2 fortifications of Agii Apostoli in Crete

By Pierre Kosmidis Info and photos submitted by Emmanouil Tzilivakis, used by permission Nowadays, tourists and locals alike are flooding the wonderful beaches of Agii Apostoli, located within walking distance from Chania, most of them unaware of the fact that the area was heavily fortified by the Germans during WW2. The same area was used as […]

Reliving the past: Operation Marita and the German invasion of Greece in April 1941, through the eyes or reenactors

By Pierre Kosmidis Photos submitted by Kampfgruppe “Süden” Hellenic Reenactment Group, Kampfgruppe ”Bulgarien”, Asociaţia Deutsches Freikorps and used by permission The German invasion of Greece, codenamed “Operation Marita”, was initiated in the early hours of Sunday, April 6, 1941. The German forces attacked “Metaxas Line”, a series of concrete fortifications, located mainly along the border with […]

Bunker Archaeology: Exploring the 150 mm artillery positions in Aegina

By Pierre Kosmidis Photos submitted by Konstantinos Kyrimis and used by permission Mr. Konstantinos Kyrimis an acclaimed researcher and author of the book “Exploring underground Attica: The secret WW2 bomb shelters” (Volumes I and II) shared with www.ww2wrecks.com yet another fascinating story, related to a 150 mm coastal artillery complex, located on the island of Aegina, in […]