Palestine Final Fortress, British military defense site in Mount Carmel, Israel
The Palestine Final Fortress encompassed strategic positions within mountainous terrain between Mount Carmel and the Jordan Rift Valley, selected for military advantages.
British forces established this defensive plan in 1942 during World War II to counter potential German invasions through Syria and Lebanon into Mandatory Palestine.
The defense strategy earned names like 'Masada on Carmel' from Jewish leadership, connecting it to ancient fortification traditions in the region.
Mount Carmel became a restricted military zone in 1942, leading to extensive infrastructure development and strategic positioning of British military resources.
The fortress plan incorporated natural geographical features that would have hindered German tank divisions advancing through the northern territories.
GPS coordinates: 32.74930,35.02760
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:57
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