Fort des Dunes
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The Fort des Dunes, also known as Fort Leffrinckoucke and sometime Fort de l'Est, is located in the commune of Leffrinckoucke, France, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Dunkirk (Dunkerque). Built from 1878 to 1880, it is part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications that France built following the defeat of the Franco-Prussian War. Although it played no part in World War I, it had a significant role in both the beginning and end of World War II. It has been preserved and is interpreted by a local preservation association for the public.
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Fort des Dunes | |
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Part of Fortifications of Dunkerque, Séré de Rivières system | |
Leffrinckoucke, France | |
Coordinates | 51.05335°N 2.44711°E / 51.05335; 2.44711 |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Commune of Leffrinckoucke |
Controlled by | France |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1878 (1878) |
Materials | Masonry, concrete |
Battles/wars | Battle of Dunkirk, Battle of France, Siege of Dunkirk (1944) |
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