BORKUM.
The island of Borkum came into prominence a few years ago as the result of an alleged case of espionage, in which two young British naval officers were concerned.
Borkum is the first German island of the Frisian group. It commands the approach to the Ems, and would offer a convenient point d’appui for naval operations against the German coast. This, apparently, explains why it has been strongly fortified by the Germans.
Its guns are said to be numerous, and are well placed among the lofty sand dunes which are a feature of the island. The garrison is supplied by the army, and includes some batteries of field artillery and machine guns.
The experience gained during naval manœuvres has shown that Borkum would be a difficult place to surprise. According to report, some of the guns in position are powerful enough to inflict serious damage on the largest warships.