Ouvrage Bréhain, Military fortification in Crusnes, France
The Bréhain fortification includes eight combat blocks, two entrance blocks, and underground galleries positioned 30 meters below ground level for protection purposes.
Built between 1931 and 1935, this Maginot Line fortress housed 615 soldiers and 22 officers from the 128th Fortress Infantry Regiment during World War II.
The fortification represents French military engineering with its intricate network of barracks, kitchens, medical facilities, and ammunition storage connected through underground passages.
Four diesel generators supplied power to the entire complex, supporting ventilation systems, filtration units, and emergency lighting throughout the underground installation.
The fortress contained specialized artillery blocks with rotating turrets and fired thousands of shells, including 75mm, 81mm, and 135mm projectiles during the 1940 battles.
Location: Bréhain-la-Ville
GPS coordinates: 49.44320,5.90482
Latest update: November 3, 2025 06:23
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