Luzhkiy Rubezh, Fortified defense line near Luga, Russia
The fortification system stretched 300 kilometers from the Narva Bay along the Luga, Mshaga, and Sheloni rivers to Lake Ilmen in Leningrad Oblast.
Construction began on June 27, 1941, when military engineers started building concrete bunkers and trenches to protect Leningrad from German Army Group North.
Local residents, factory workers, students, and high school seniors participated in constructing defensive structures under continuous enemy bombardment during summer 1941.
The fortification line incorporated natural barriers like rivers and lakes, with concrete bunkers positioned at strategic points to maximize defensive capabilities.
The defensive line delayed German forces for 45 days, causing 42,000 Wehrmacht casualties and forcing them to abandon direct assault plans on Leningrad.
Location: Leningrad Oblast
Part of: World War II
GPS coordinates: 58.71500,29.84278
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:26
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