Concreted gun positions near Biruliškis Bunker

The positions are located on an agricultural field and are clearly visible from the adjacent gravel road. You must leave your car on the side of the road and walk to the bunkers themselves.

The positions of the First World War were created for the 77th reserve artillery division, whose chief was Colonel Ratzenstein, a resident of Smelīne. He commanded two reserve artillery regiments. Each regiment had 6 artillery batteries (a battery consisted of 4 guns), which in total made up 48 field guns and 12 heavy field howitzers. The specific positions were probably created for howitzers or fortress guns.

Today, the artillery position with concreted two-tiered defensive ramparts has survived. On both sides there are ammunition storage cellars, which are accessed by steep stairs. The stairs have unique, never-before-seen ceiling vaults, reinforced with metal arches. The guns are clearly aimed at the NW side, where the front line was. From the SE side, there is an entrance to the position, which is designed to be narrower.