The Russian Woodpecker
Though it is more common for military bases to be built underground, one giant antenna nicknamed the “Russian Woodpecker”, was built up 50 stories high and is positioned in the wilderness of Russia. Before the military site became abandoned, it was a part of the Soviet’s powerful radar system which was used during the Cold War. Though it is not an active military unit anymore, it still remains a landmark for tourists.
The Russian Woodpecker
Cape May Bunker, New Jersey
The Cape May Bunker, which was built on the sand off the coast of Cape May in New Jersey, served as a gun placement to protect America’s East Coast. It was originally constructed at the beginning of World War II when U.S. military leaders thought that war could cross into American shores, but the site is no longer active. The bunker is now part of a New Jersey state park.
Cape May Bunker, New Jersey
