Ouvrage Sentzich
Ouvrage of the Maginot Line / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ouvrage Sentzich is part of the Fortified Sector of Thionville of the Maginot Line. The petit ouvrage for infantry is located to the south of gros ouvrage Galgenberg, on the edge of the main road to Luxembourg near the village of Sentzich. Gros ouvrage Métrich is to the east. As a small work, it was not considered for use after World War II and was abandoned. It is secured and is not open to the public.
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Ouvrage Sentzich | |
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Part of Maginot Line | |
North-East France | |
Coordinates | 49.42028°N 6.26056°E / 49.42028; 6.26056 |
Site information | |
Controlled by | France |
Site history | |
Built | 1933 |
Built by | CORF |
In use | Abandoned |
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 Sentzich | |
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Type of work: | Small infantry work (Petit ouvrage - infantry) |
sector └─sub-sector | Fortified Sector of Thionville └─Elzange |
Work number: | A16 |
Regiment: | 167th Fortress Infantry Regiment (RIF) |
Number of blocks: | 1 |
Strength: | 67 |
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