Fortifications of Jablunkov (Mosty u Jablunkova)

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Jablunkovské Šance (Fortifications of Jablunkov)

Fortifications of Jablunkov are constructed of zone defenses along the Silesian frontier against the Turks. The main strength was in Jablunkovský pass in Mosty u Jablunkova, smaller objects were found in Bukovec, Hrčava, Lomná and Čierna.

After the Battle of Mohacs originated defensive zone along the Moravia-uhreských borders. The so-called. Great chance he built in 1578 Těšín Adam Prince Wenceslas. In 1638 were almost completely destroyed during the Hungarian invasion. Tesinska Princess Elizabeth Lukrécie but had to quickly recover because of Swedish troops threatened to attack. In 1672 the chances were declared earth fort in 1678 gained a permanent garrison.

In 1777 the crew was reinforced in the context of the Austro-Prussian War, but the Prussians after the battle of Cieszyn Silesian Ostrava in 1778 withdrew. Last chance for the fighting in the revolutionary year 1848. In times of peace the chances Wallachian vybraňci served under the command of Duke. These sections were canceled in 1829.

After the Austro-Hungarian settlement, the chances of new border guards lived and customs. After building a railroad from Ostrava to Zilina was diverted Formanská the original path and the chance found themselves outside the main traffic road.