Group Fortification Marne, Military fortification near Metz, France
Group Fortification Marne contains three fortified barracks connected by 2000 meters of underground tunnels between the municipalities of Jury, Mercy, and Ars-Laquenexy.
Built between 1907 and 1916 as Feste Mercy, renamed Feste Freiherr von der Goltz in 1911, the fort became Group Fortification Marne in 1919.
This fortification exemplifies early 20th-century German military architecture, with infantry positions and artillery batteries integrated into the landscape.
The facilities include barracks capable of housing 800 men and eight artillery pieces, consisting of six 100mm cannons and two 77mm guns.
The fort participated in the Battle of Metz in late 1944, withstanding bombardments from 1299 aircraft before its capture by American forces in December.
Inception: 1907
GPS coordinates: 49.08760,6.25613
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:35
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