Maginot Line - Ouvrage Sainte-Agnès
The Maginot Ouvrage Sainte-Agnès was a component of the Secteur Fortifié des Alpes-Maritimes. The garrison consisted of (theoretically) 17 off., 46 under-off. and 314 soldiers of the 86th BAF. It fired 1201 75mm grenades, 80 81mm grenades and 234 135mm grenades on Italian positions in June 1940. Ouvrage Sainte-Agnès is currently in use as museum.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Tangopaso
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