Wonsstelling, Military defence structure in Súdwest-Fryslân, Netherlands.
The Wonsstelling is a defense installation along the Frisian coast comprising several fortified positions spread across the area. It consists of bunkers, trenches, and observation posts that together were meant to monitor the coastal zone.
The installation was built in the 1930s to protect the Dutch coast against potential invasions. During World War II, it played an important role in the defense network along the northern sea borders.
The site reveals how the Netherlands planned to defend its coastline and reflects military thinking of that era. Visitors can observe how the different structures worked together as a unified defense network.
The site is best accessed on foot or by bicycle, as paths lead through the flat landscape. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring weather-resistant clothing, as coastal areas here are windy and exposed.
Underground tunnel systems run beneath the site, connecting different positions and protecting soldiers. These passages allowed safe movement between bunkers even when the surface was under fire.
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