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Festung Königsberg - Rossgärter Tor

This 19th century fortification was one of the German strongholds during the battle of Königsberg. The garrison did not surrender on 9 april 1945, like the rest of the city and fighting for the Rossgärter Tor continued untill the next day. It is still not clear why the garrison refused to surrender.

The fort today:
It is currently housing a cafe-restaurant.

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Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: Cees van Esch

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