Ouvrage Lembach, Military fortification in Lembach, France
The fortified structure consists of three combat blocks and one entrance block, connected by deeply buried galleries beneath the Sauer River valley.
Built from 1931 as part of the Maginot Line defenses, the fortification sustained damage during the 1940 battles and German occupation until 1944.
The fortress represents French military engineering with its system of underground barracks, ammunition stores, and power plant equipped with Renault 40-horsepower generators.
The installation housed 58 soldiers and 4 officers from the 165th Fortress Infantry Regiment, featuring machine gun positions and anti-tank weapons.
Block 3, known as East Block, functions as an armored infantry casemate and observation post with multiple bell-shaped turrets including a direct vision periscope.
GPS coordinates: 48.99616,7.77415
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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