Ouvrage Bois-Karre
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Ouvrage Bois- Karre is located in the Fortified Sector of Thionville of the Maginot Line, facing the France - Luxembourg border. The petit ouvrage is situated in the Cattenom Forest between the gros ouvrages Soetrich and Kobenbusch, just south of Boust. It is unusual for a Maginot fortification in its construction as a single blockhouse, with no underground gallery system or remotely located entries. Bois-Karre has been preserved and is maintained as a museum.
Quick Facts Coordinates, Site information ...
Ouvrage Bois-Karre | |
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Part of Maginot Line | |
Northeast France | |
Coordinates | 49.429822°N 6.204173°E / 49.429822; 6.204173 |
Site information | |
Controlled by | France |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Preserved |
Site history | |
Built by | CORF |
Materials | Concrete, steel, deep excavation |
Battles/wars | Battle of France, Lorraine Campaign |
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Quick Facts Type of work:, sector └─sub-sector ...
Ouvrage Bois-Karre | |
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Type of work: | Small infantry work (Petit ouvrage - infantry) |
sector └─sub-sector | Fortified Sector of Thionville └─Hettange-Grande |
Work number: | A12 |
Constructed: | 1930–1935 |
Regiment: | 168th Fortress Infantry Regiment (RIF) |
Number of blocks: | 1 |
Strength: | 2 officers, 91 men |
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