Batterie Georgsfeste

Battery Georgsfeste

It was one of 5 batteries that mounted Czechoslovakian Field Howitzers made by Skoda. The 4 weapons were mounted in opon positions to defend Fort George, as it was Luftwaffe Station Anderschloss, a major Radar Station on the island.  At present, the battery survives partially in the grounds of Belvedere House but it is not accessible. Part of Georgsfeste's RFO Observation Post is visible near a car park, with a RFO Shelter in a field. Development at the site has destroyed much of Anderschloss and Georgsfeste. Interesting to note, that one of the emplacements has a tunnel heading back towards Belvedere House. All of the Reserve Ammunition Stores also feature tunnels. The battery was relocated to Havilland Hall at the end of the war,

Features on Site (Fort George)

Specifics

Range: 9.6km

Regiment: 7/ArtRgt.319

Gun Type: 10cm Le FH14/19(t)