Tir national
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The National shooting range (French: Tir national, Dutch: Nationale Schietbaan) was a firing range and military training complex of 20 hectares (49 acres) situated in the municipality of Schaerbeek in Brussels, Belgium. During World Wars I and II the site was used for the executions of civilians, prisoners and captured members of the Belgian Resistance.
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Town or city | B-1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels-Capital Region |
Country | Belgium |
Coordinates | 50.852778°N 4.403333°E / 50.852778; 4.403333 |
Construction started | 1886 |
Opened | 1889 |
Demolished | 1963 |
Known for | Executions |
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