Ouvrage Vélosnes, Fortified military complex near Vélosnes, France
The military installation consists of four combat blocks and one entrance block, equipped with machine guns, anti-tank weapons, and retractable turrets.
The French forces sabotaged and abandoned this defensive structure in June 1940 during the Battle of France to prevent German capture.
The Commission for Fortified Regions invested 35.3 million francs to construct this military complex, representing French defensive strategy in 1934.
The structure remains closed to public access as it now functions as a protected natural reserve for local bat populations.
The garrison of 246 soldiers and 6 officers fired 10,000 rounds from their turret positions at advancing German forces in 1940.
Part of: Maginot Line
GPS coordinates: 49.49972,5.45083
Latest update: June 21, 2025 00:45
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