The West Wall, also known as the Siegfried Line by the Western Allies, was a military defense system stretching some 630 km along the western border of the German Reich, consisting of over 18,000 bunkers, tunnels and countless trenches and anti-tank barriers.

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April 1, 2024

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The West Wall, also called the Siegfried Line by the Western Allies, was a military defense system spread over around 630 km along the western border of the German Empire in World War II, which consisted of over 18,000 bunkers, tunnels and countless trenches and anti-tank barriers

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May 10, 2025

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Special ruins of the Westwall. A place that is getting more and more attention as it is a lasting witness to dark times that prevailed in Europe in the last century.

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Elevation 670 m

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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