Fort de Plappeville, Military fortification in Plappeville, France.
The Fort de Plappeville stands on elevated ground near Metz, featuring thick defensive walls, gun emplacements, and a bastioned layout designed to control the Moselle valley.
Construction began in 1867 under Napoleon III's Second Empire, and German forces completed the structure after capturing the region during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.
The fort represents the Séré de Rivières military architecture system, demonstrating the evolution of French defensive strategies in the late nineteenth century.
Located at coordinates 49.13374, 6.11651, the fort can be reached through a marked hiking trail starting from the Saulny multipurpose hall parking lot.
During World War I, the fort functioned as a rest station for German soldiers traveling to the Battle of Verdun, later becoming a disciplinary camp in World War II.
Location: Plappeville
GPS coordinates: 49.13374,6.11651
Latest update: April 19, 2025 20:05
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