Built between 1876 and 1879 as part of the defensive belt around Verdun. The fort played a crucial role during the Battle of Verdun (1916), especially in July when German troops almost took it. Strategically located on a hill, it offered a view of the Meuse valley and was connected to other forts by telephone lines. The fort contained an underground shelter (abri sous roc) and a Bussière tower with a 155 mm gun. Despite heavy shelling, it remained in French hands and became a symbol of steadfastness.

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Fort de Souville was built from 1876 to 1877. In 1888, there were a number of modernisations; the powder magazine was reinforced with concrete. It cost a total of 2650,000 francs to build. The fort is also known as Fort Lemoine.

It belongs to the very first line of forts built around Verdun, the so-called ‘Redoutes de Panique‘. It was built in brick. The fort is quite large compared to the other forts in the area. It is located on top of a hill, which can be seen almost everywhere in the area around Verdun.

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Location: Fleury-Devant-Douaumont, Verdun, Great East, France

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