Festung Libau - Fort "Dienvidus"
This former Tsarist fort saw heavy fighting in both World Wars. In 1941, the fort was an important Soviet stronghold and it was defended by elements of the Heeresgruppe Kurland in 1945.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Panoramio.com
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