Casemate of Esch, Military museum of the Maginot Line in Hatten, France.
This concrete casemate measuring 28 by 18 meters features machine gun positions and an American M4 Sherman tank mounted on its roof.
Built in 1931 in the fortified sector of Haguenau, the casemate witnessed intense fighting between German and American forces in January 1945.
The museum displays extensive exhibits about the life of soldiers from the 23rd Fortress Infantry Regiment who occupied this defensive position.
Tours operate from March to September, with admission fees of 3 euros for adults and 1 euro for children aged 6 to 18.
The exterior walls retain the marks of projectile impacts from the Battle of Hatten-Rittershoffen in January 1945.
Location: Hatten
Inception: 1986
GPS coordinates: 48.89295,7.55589
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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