Blockhouse B670 Ostergnies Est

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 blockhouse (fort), Maginot line
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B670 - OSTERGNIES Est - Anti–Tank Cannon Blockhouse (Fortified Sector of Maubeuge)
First Military Region type G1 (1ère RM-G1)
Armament
- 2 embrasures for 25mm SA model 1934 Anti Tank cannon
- 3 embrasures for FM MAC 24/29 light machine guns for local defence
Includes an armored observation cupola (cloche) type "Valenciennes"
Marked on IGN map - Outstanding GoStreetView
Appears to be used as storage shed with access from the main entrance. Embrasures are bricked.

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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortified_Sector_of_Maubeuge
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Coordinates:   50°16'2"N   4°5'13"E
This article was last modified 7 years ago