Ouvrage Latiremont
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Ouvrage Latiremont is a gros ouvrage of the Maginot Line, located in the Fortified Sector of the Crusnes, sub-sector of Arrancy. It lies between the gros ouvrage Fermont and the petit ouvrage Mauvais Bois, facing Belgium. The village of Doncourt-Cités is nearby. 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.
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Ouvrage Latiremont | |
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Part of Maginot Line | |
Northeast France | |
Coordinates | 49.46104°N 5.74293°E / 49.46104; 5.74293 |
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 Latiremont | |
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Type of work: | Large artillery work (Gros ouvrage) |
sector └─sub-sector | Fortified Sector of the Crusnes └─Sub-sector of Arrancy |
Work number: | A3 |
Regiment: | 149th Fortress Infantry Regiment (RIF) |
Strength: | 21 officers, 580 men |
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