Remains of the bunkers in Hulten
During the Second World War the Gilze-Rijen Air Base extended as far as here. There are the remains of a number of bunkers on the edge of the wood, with the bullet holes still clearly visible. Fourteen small, concrete ammunition bunkers once stood here: s
During the Second World War the Gilze-Rijen Air Base extended as far as here. There are the remains of a number of bunkers on the edge of the wood, with the bullet holes still clearly visible. Fourteen small, concrete ammunition bunkers once stood here: storage places with space at the front suitable for providing cover or for shooting. The bunkers formed part of a complete defence system of military surveillance and defence objects.