Hauts-de-France
At the foot of the French side of the Zwarteberg lies a series of bunkers from the Maginot Line, including this example from 1938.
Maginot Line
The French Maginot Line was built between the two world wars on the border with Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. The purpose of the defense line was to protect France against German surprise attacks.
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Grand Est
In 1926, the French Ministry of Defense unveiled plans to fortify the country's eastern borders against possible surprise attacks, such as during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870.
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