Ouvrage Hackenberg, Military fort and museum in Veckring, France
Ouvrage Hackenberg is a military fort in Veckring featuring an extensive network of underground passages connecting various combat stations. The complex includes multiple surface blocks linked by tunnels, revealing the layout of a fortified defensive position.
The complex was built between 1929 and 1935 as part of the Maginot Line, France's primary defensive system. It played a role in the military events of the 1940s and was later used by American forces.
The fort displays recreated military facilities from the interwar period, including power stations, gun turrets, ammunition stores, barracks, and a medical ward. Visitors can observe how soldiers lived and worked in these spaces.
Visitors should bring warm clothing as the interior remains cool year-round. Guided tours are regularly offered and allow safe, informative exploration of the underground spaces.
The complex was one of the largest fortifications of the Maginot Line and featured an ambitious underground transport system. This system of automated movement between different stations demonstrates the technological innovation of the interwar period.
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