Ouvrage Kerfent, Military fortification in Faulquemont, France
The Ouvrage Kerfent features four combat blocks equipped with machine gun positions, observation posts, and underground facilities for ammunition storage and power generation.
Constructed between 1932 and 1933, this Maginot Line fortification fell to German forces on June 21, 1940, when its garrison of 125 men surrendered.
The site represents French military engineering of the 1930s, demonstrating the nation's defensive strategy through its architectural and technical specifications.
Located near Zimming, the fortification remains closed to visitors as its underground galleries are currently flooded and require extensive maintenance.
The Royal Canadian Air Force used the fortification as a microwave communications relay station from 1958 to 1961 before France left NATO command.
GPS coordinates: 49.12583,6.57889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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