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Duffel Fortress

First World War (1914-1918)

Mechelsebaan, Duffel

Belgium Antwerp Duffel

Duffel Fortress #1

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Duffel Fortress #5

This fort was built in 1886, for the defense of the Brussels-Antwerp-railway. During the German attack, the fort lasted until 3 October 1914.

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Source

Text: Fedor de Vries
Photos: Ricky van Dyck

Where is it?

51.075219, 4.491881

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