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A diagram illustrating the dimension and construction of the counterscarp at Fort Metz. The surrounding wall is is approximately 3 meters thick, and contains an opening for a gun and communication tunnel.

Metz Fort Counterscarp

A diagram illustrating the dimension and construction of the counterscarp at Fort Metz. The surrounding…

An illustration of a counterscarp casement in Metz Feste Fort. The casement is designed with concrete walls with 3 meter thick. The casement lets the soldier fire in one direction.

Counterscarp Casement Underground Tunnel Metz Feste Fort

An illustration of a counterscarp casement in Metz Feste Fort. The casement is designed with concrete…

A plan showing the flanking organ at Fort Metz. The room is located at or near ground level with rifle and pistol opening at the top of the domed room.

Metz Fort Flanking Organ

A plan showing the flanking organ at Fort Metz. The room is located at or near ground level with rifle…

The plan of the French fort, Metz Feste. The fort was created in 1871 by the German Empire. The fort have underground tunnels to connect the structures.

Metz Feste Fort Plan

The plan of the French fort, Metz Feste. The fort was created in 1871 by the German Empire. The fort…

An underground section of the infantry work at Mettz Feste Fort. The underground tunnels leads to the main barracks, command posts, and to the observation post. On the left, the barbed wire is placed on the surface in front of the ditch.

Underground Tunnel Metz Feste Fort

An underground section of the infantry work at Mettz Feste Fort. The underground tunnels leads to the…

A communication tunnel in Fort Metz connecting to the counterscarp was constructed underground to send orders to the soldiers.

Fort Metz Counterscarp Communication Tunnel

A communication tunnel in Fort Metz connecting to the counterscarp was constructed underground to send…