M262 Casemate

The German M262 was a standardized naval fire-control or observation bunker type associated with coastal-defense installations. Its purpose was to support the direction of nearby guns rather than serve simply as an independent artillery casemate.

German coastal artillery relied on protected command posts where observers could monitor the sea and pass firing information to the batteries. Rangefinding equipment, plotting, communications, and observation openings were central to that role. A large concrete structure could therefore be essential to gunfire without containing the main weapon itself. Standard plans helped organize construction, but local adaptations and unfinished works were common. At Longues-sur-Mer, the M262 connected maritime observation with four coastal guns in separate casemates. Protected rooms supported rangefinding, plotting, and communications.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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