FORT OF MUTZIG

A soldier of Company E, 30th Regiment faces the Germans dug in at the Ostfort, a component of the Fort of Mutzig. The fort was built by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War to protect Strasbourg. It was surrendered to the French after WWI. As part of the Maginot Line it was overrun by the Germans in 1940.

location: Rue du Camp, 67190 Dinsheim-sur-Bruche, France

photo: dogfacesoldiers collection

surf section : ADVANCE || SCHIRMECK || MUTZIG || FORT OF MUTZIG
STRASBOURG || CATHEDRALS || KEHL || GARRISON LIFE

 
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