The Alvensleben Fortress could accommodate 1600 soldiers and had 78 barrels and 185,074 kg of gunpowder for cannons and rifles. Since 1897, the Alvensleben Fortress has had two armored batteries, each with four rotating turrets with 150 mm guns and armored observers.

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Very nice, it's cool there with the proximity of the fort.

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