I think the one on the left is a Nissen Hut however the one on the right looks more like the American Cousin - a Quonset (Americans always have to go BIGGER)
Agreed difficult to identify from Google Earth. However, archaeologists being paid to write a report on WWII remains, as a condition of planning and the subsequent removal of that building should at the very least be able to identify the correct type of building even in 2009. There were plenty of secondary sources out there to refer to and clearly no primary sources were consulted. Otherwise, missleading info such as this is out there that people go on to believe, the myth gets repeated time and time again in books (or on the internet) just like the Maycrete saga of the 1980s which fortunately has largly died a death but took near on 20 years to finally be discredited.
You can tell a builder from an archaeologist by the size of his trowel. Mine is a small one!
Agreed difficult to identify from Google Earth. However, archaeologists being paid to write a report on WWII remains, as a condition of planning and the subsequent removal of that building should at the very least be able to identify the correct type of building even in 2009. There were plenty of secondary sources out there to refer to and clearly no primary sources were consulted. Otherwise, missleading info such as this is out there that people go on to believe, the myth gets repeated time and time again in books (or on the internet) just like the Maycrete saga of the 1980s which fortunately has largly died a death but took near on 20 years to finally be discredited.
I think archaeologists pay a lot more attention to WWI and WWII sites nowadays. Probably depends a lot on the archaeological company doing the work.
My joking aside, I understand, agree and accept your statement entirely Paul. But, I am happy that extant WW2 structures have, and are, being identified and written-up, Where those reports are believed to be inaccurate it is the duty of the critic to inform the author or organisation to invite discussion and correction. I appreciate that many of these reports clearly indicate that they are 'desk studies' in which case it is incumbent upon the author to locate a credible primary source document. If not available then a field visit is essential.
I have always respected your reports because I know that you have 'walked the walk' so keep 'em coming.
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