Ouvrage Boussois, Military fortification in Boussois, France.
The fortification contains three infantry blocks connected by underground galleries with dedicated spaces for barracks, ammunition storage, and operational facilities.
German forces captured the fortification twice during both World Wars, with the first surrender occurring in September 1914 and the second in May 1940.
The structure represents French military engineering from the 1930s, incorporating elements from the earlier Séré de Rivières fortification system.
The construction budget reached 8.26 million francs and involved careful planning due to the presence of old mines beneath the structure.
During World War I, the original Fort de Boussois experienced a catastrophic incident when a shell struck its powder magazine, resulting in 60 casualties.
Inception: 1934
GPS coordinates: 50.29628,4.05304
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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