Bunker Festung Graudenz - Fort Strzemiecin

Fort Strzemiêcin was constructed before the First World War as component of the Grudzi±dz fortress. It was modernised in 1944 by the Germans and turned into a stronghold. A group of 102 soldiers and 8 officers under command of Captain Friedhausen defended the fort against the Red Army and held out a couple of days until their munition was gone.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Mark Chambers