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philat98

Apr 25th 2023 6:07 pm

WW2 Translation

I saw this sign outside an old WW2 German bunker while out walking near Rome. Does anyone know the translation?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Soratte
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...4adb5dd35e.jpg

BritInParis

Apr 26th 2023 12:01 am

Re: WW2 Translation

Luftschutzbunker = Air raid shelter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soratte_Bunker

philat98

Apr 26th 2023 12:09 am

Re: WW2 Translation

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 13188980)

Luftschutzbunker = Air raid shelter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soratte_Bunker

Thanks. I missed the S and Z. May be it was repainted by Italians. It looks good for 80years old.

calman014

Apr 27th 2023 12:49 am

Re: WW2 Translation

Literally translated it means "Air Protection Bunker". Some of the old Gothic script letters are not so easy to spot sometimes..

Interesting article.

philat98

Apr 27th 2023 2:30 am

Re: WW2 Translation

Quote:

Originally Posted by calman014 (Post 13189202)

Literally translated it means "Air Protection Bunker". Some of the old Gothic script letters are not so easy to spot sometimes..

Interesting article.

There is quite a big complex of tunnels. The Italian state gave the bunker to the local village to create a museum. They organise underground guided trips most weekends.

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