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Maginot Line - Casemate 220

This casemate is constructed in the '30s as part of the Secteur Fortifié de Montmédy and was captured by the 2. Kompanie (Schützen-Regiment 86) under command of Leutnant Heinrich Hanbauer. As commander of this unit, Hanbauer was awarded the Ritterkreuz for this action.

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Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: TracesOfWar