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Bunker Fort Battice

This bunker (bloc II of 15) is part of the fort of Battice and is located along the cycle track ligne 38 from Battice to Thimister. This bunkers was part of the outher line of defence of the fort.

The bunker shows signs of bullet ricochets.

This cycle track used to be the railway alongside the fort.

One of the anti-tank canons is still present (60 mm rifled barrel). On the second floor the bunker equipped with a machinegun and searchlight.

At the top an observation post and armored turret with machine gun were situated

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Source

  • Text: Ed Lewandowski
  • Photos: Ed Lewandowski
  • www.fort-battice.net/Het-fort.html