It was built by Germany to the west of the town of Rozérieulles in the early 20th century as part of the third and final group of Metz fortifications. The fortification program was started after the German victory of the Franco-Prussian War, which resulted in the annexation of the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine from Germany to France.
Fortifications of Metz for the French and German fortifications of the late 19th and early 20th century around Metz and Thionville
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