Fort Erfprins

Fort Erfprins was built in the 19th century.

In 1914-1918 and in 1939-1940 the fort was mobilized.

During the German occupation (1940-1945), it was transformed into Marine Flakbatterie Erfprinz (W.N. 111 M.), as part of the Atlantic Wall, armed with 4 x 10,5 cm S.K. C/32. After the war, fort Erfprins was used as internment camp for collaborators.

The fort today:
Most of the German defence works are still present at the fort.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Jim van der Mee
• LEEUWEN, M. VAN & STAARMAN, A., Tastbare Herinneringen 1914-1918, Western Front Association Nederland, 2008.