Ouvrage de Froideterre, Military fortress in Bras-sur-Meuse, France.
Description
Ouvrage de Froideterre is a military fortress near Bras-sur-Meuse built with underground tunnels, barracks, and observation posts. A rotating gun turret with two cannons crowns the position and demonstrates the defensive strength of this fortified site.
History
The fortress was constructed from 1887 to 1888 as part of France's regional defense system. It endured German assaults during the Battle of Verdun in 1916 and stayed in French hands throughout the fighting.
Culture
The fortress symbolizes French military resolve and the region's determination to defend its land along the Meuse. Visitors today sense how this place anchors local memory and reminds people of the battles fought for control.
Practical
The fortress can be viewed from the exterior by following the road between Douaumont and Verdun. Interior access is not available, but the outer structure and gun turret are clearly visible from the roadside.
Did you know?
The underground tunnels of the fortress now shelter bat colonies protected under conservation law. This unexpected outcome of military history provides refuge for these protected animals.
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