Sbarramento Ala, Military fortification in Ala, Italy.
The Sbarramento Ala extends across 5 kilometers in the Adige Valley, featuring multiple bunkers and anti-tank defenses along the Ala stream.
German forces constructed this defensive complex in 1944 following Hitler's directive to protect the Brenner railway line from Allied bombing campaigns.
The fortification system includes various military structures that demonstrate the architectural and strategic approaches used in World War II defensive installations.
Located at coordinates 45.74775N and 10.988817E, the fortification contains connecting covered walkways between different military positions and shelters.
The complex incorporates specialized Tobruk positions and reinforced chambers that integrate naturally into the mountainous terrain of South Tyrol.
Location: Ala
Inception: 1944
Part of: Alpine valley in South Tyrol
GPS coordinates: 45.74775,10.98882
Latest update: March 13, 2025 01:57
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