Festung Thorn - Fort XV
This fort was build between 1881 and 1885 as component of fortress Toruń. Fort XV was used as one of the prison camps of Stalag XXA for French and Soviet POW's. After the war, it was briefly used as POW camp for German prisoners of war.
The fort today:
Fort VIII is currently owned by a private organisation.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimapia.org
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Cemetery
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Fortification
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