Batteria La Court, Mountain fortification in Val-Cenis, Italy
The Batteria La Court stands at 2090 meters altitude on a rocky massif at the southeastern end of the Mont Cenis plateau.
Built between 1905 and 1910, the fortification protected the Susa Valley from potential French attacks until German forces destroyed it in 1945.
The fortification represents the military architectural evolution of Alpine defense systems at the beginning of the 20th century in Italy.
The concrete structure contained two floors with technical rooms and troop quarters on the ground level and ammunition storage above.
Four main wells housed 149/35 A cannons covered by 14-centimeter-thick cast iron domes, allowing 360-degree rotation for strategic defense.
Location: Val-Cenis
Inception: 1905
Part of: Vallo alpino occidentale
GPS coordinates: 45.21639,6.97333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:40
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