23 June 1943 Part 1

Summary

Coastal battery firing or engagement. Weather report

Location Details

Battery Mirus

Diary Entry

23 June 1943 Channel Islands Sea Defence diary

Weather: wind 90°, 5 m/sec. From 15:30 to 16:10, No. 1 gun of Batterie Mirus underwent proof firing in the presence of representatives of the Krupp firm. The firing proceeded without difficulty. Ammunition expenditure: three rounds 30.5-cm. The battery was therefore operational again with two guns.

Source of Information

T-1022 Roll 2422, scans 0659.