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Atlantic Wall Commands

The Atlantic Wall was not a single organisation except in the administration of its building. Militarily it was divided into eight commands:

  • Norway Army Command
  • Forces Commander in Danmark
  • Deutsche Bucht Command
  • Wehrmacht Netherlands Command
  • Armee Oberkommando 15 (15th Army zone)
  • Armee Oberkommando 7 (7th Army zone)
  • Armee Oberkommando 1 (1st Army zone)
  • Armee Oberkommando 19 (19th Army zone)

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