Der Kaiser-tunnel (South entrance)

The Kaiser-Tunnel was an underground tunnel system during the First World War. It was created in the period of November 1915 - March 1916. The main tunnel is over 350 metres long, but including the side tunnels the total is 455 metres.

Underground there were 5 generators, which took care of electricity and air refreshing. There was also an underground hospital and operating theatre.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Koos Winkelman
• verdun1916.eu/?p=5031