Ouvrage Billig
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Ouvrage Billig, a gros ouvrage or large fortification of the Maginot Line, was located in the Fortified Sector of Thionville, Moselle in northern France. It is located between the gros ouvrages Metrich and Hackenberg, facing Germany. It saw relatively little action during World War II and after a period of reserve duty in the 1950s, was abandoned in the 1970s.
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Ouvrage Billig | |
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Part of Maginot Line | |
Northeast France | |
Coordinates | 49.35°N 6.31667°E / 49.35; 6.31667 |
Site information | |
Controlled by | France |
Site history | |
Built by | CORF |
In use | Abandoned |
Materials | Concrete, steel, deep excavation |
Battles/wars | Battle of France, Lorraine Campaign |
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Ouvrage Billig | |
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Type of work: | Large artillery work (Gros ouvrage) |
sector └─sub-sector | Fortified Sector of Thionville └─Sub-sector of Elzange |
Work number: | A18 |
Regiment: | 167th Fortress Infantry Regiment (RIF) - 151st Position Artillery Regiment(RAP) |
Number of blocks: | 8 |
Strength: | 521 enlisted + 16 officers |
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