Maginot Line - Heavy Casemate Main du Prince Est
This Maginot-casemate was part of the Secteur Fortifié des Vosges. The region was a scene of heavy fighting during the Battle of France in 1940. The armament consisted of a 47m anti-tank gun, two twin machine guns and a GFM turret for close defense.
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- Text: Kaj Metz & Hans Vermeulen
- Photos: Andreas Andel
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