Festung Krakau - Fort 43a "Podchruście"
This fort was constructed from 1896 to 1902 as part of the Austro-Hungarian Festung Krakau and is located on top of a hill west of Krakow.
The fort was blown up by retreating German troops during the Battle of Kraków in 1945.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: M.S. Zybalski
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