Was built in the period 1935-1938 on a scale that requires personal inspection for true appreciation.74,769,785 Marks was allotted for construction and facilities. 70 million marks had been expended by October 1943 when major construction was suspended. But the construction of targets was going on just too the end of the War.

The reservation lies between Hillersleben, in the South, and Gardelegen in the North. It lies within the Forest covered Colbitz-Letzlinger Heide. It’s long axis is about 30 km. Several little towns were demolished for the space needed. The farmers were given new farms and houses in other regions.

Approximately 3000 persons were employed. The composition of the personnel varied during the War. At the beginning, there were 30 to 40 officers, 20 to 30 enlisted men, 60 to 70 technical engineers and 2900 workers, of whom about one-third were women. In August 1944 the actual strength was 4370, of whom 764 were woman.