Fort de Roppe
This fort is constructed from 1875 to 1877 and was expanded with an underground system during the First World War. It saw combat in June 1940, during the battle of France. Fort de Roppe was defended by men of the 159th RAP, under command of the 8th French Army (Army Group 3).
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Bresson Thomas
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