Rue de Latiremont, France, July 12, 2010. The Gros Ouvrage of Latiremont is located 10km to the East of Longuyon in France. From September 1939 to June 1940, Latiremont fired 14,452 75mm rounds and 4,234 81mm rounds at German forces and in support of neighboring units. The Ouvrage has the standard entrances, Both entrances can be viewed at the same time due to the layout of the fort. The access to the main gallery is by lift in the munitions entrance and by staircase in the men's entrance. The fort has 6 blocks - 3 artillery and 3 infantry. More than 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) of underground gall
Rue de Latiremont, France, July 12, 2010. The Gros Ouvrage of Latiremont is located 10km to the East of Longuyon in France. From September 1939 to June 1940, Latiremont fired 14,452 75mm rounds and 4,234 81mm rounds at German forces and in support of neighboring units. The Ouvrage has the standard entrances, Both entrances can be viewed at the same time due to the layout of the fort. The access to the main gallery is by lift in the munitions entrance and by staircase in the men's entrance. The fort has 6 blocks - 3 artillery and 3 infantry. More than 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) of underground galleries connect the entries to the farthest block, at an average depth of 30 metres (98 ft). Commanded by Cdt Pophillat, with a compliment of 580 men and 21 officers. Latiremont was active in 1939-1940, coming under direct attack in late June 1940. It surrendered to German forces on 27 June. After renovations during the Cold War, it was abandoned. Pic by Michael Scott/Alamy Live News
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