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U-Verlagerung R

WW2-era underground factory built in an old slate quarry, to produce fuel for V2 rockets. It was captured intact by the Americans …

The Fort

A 19th century brick fort, once protecting on of the large cities in Belgium, now home to bats and birds.

Detatched Bastion

Part of Dover Western Heights fortifications, a 18th century port of Dover defence. Abandoned between the 1950’s and 1960’s

Hobo trip – Ligne Maginot

So, here we are. Finding an abandoned bunker is one thing. Entering it, while French military practices its tactics in the perimeter, …

Into the city walls

Time to gear up once again, waders in the trunk of the car and we’re on the road. I had heard about …

Le Gendarmerie Nationale

The Belgian Gendarmerie (Gens d’armes = armed men) was abolished 11 years ago, many barracks are abandoned since. Lots of these living …

Le Sémaphore

A military control station to communicate with the ships on the atlantic ocean nearby. Built on top of a German WWII bunker that …