Fort Zachodni ,Swinoujscie, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
West Fort Artillery / Ger. Westbatterie / was once one of the four works fortress, built at the mouth of Świna and intended to defend the local fortress. It was built in the years 1856 to 1861 initially as a small redoubt artillery and expanded in the years 1878-1887 to the size of the heavy coastal batteries fortified, surrounded by a moat and being a part of the western fortified complex.
During World War I was stationed here 4 battery of heavy guns coastal caliber 210 mm, later liquidated under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.
During World War II, stationed in the fort 150 mm coastal battery, subordinated to the Navy School of Artillery. In 1940 it was given the name “Henningsen” from the name of serving here before see. Wilhelm Henningsen, who was the commander of the Assault Company was killed on 01.09.1939 in the attack on Westerplatte. At the end of the war the battery took part in the shelling of the Soviet position Wolin and Dziwnów.
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