Fortress of Mimoyecques, Military museum in Landrethun-le-Nord, France.
The underground military complex contains a network of tunnels connected to five inclined shafts designed for V-3 cannon installations targeting London.
German forces constructed the fortress between 1943 and 1944, employing Organization Todt engineers and prisoner-of-war labor to create the extensive tunnel system.
The museum exhibits showcase the technological developments of World War II weaponry and honor the memory of forced laborers who died during construction.
The fortress operates from April through October, with guided tours available daily between 10:00 and 18:00, maintaining restricted hours due to bat conservation efforts.
The facility houses specialized tunnels designed to accommodate 25 V-3 cannons capable of firing 600 rounds per hour at targets 165 kilometers away.
Location: Landrethun-le-Nord
Inception: September 1943
Architects: Organisation Todt
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Website: http://mimoyecques.com
GPS coordinates: 50.85281,1.75923
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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