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France's Eastern Fortifications Sealed Forts and Trenches Revealed
A detailed overview of France's eastern frontier defenses describes vast entrenched camps and major forts like Frouard Pont Saint Vincent Lucey Villey le Sec d Arches Remiremont and Giromagny. The system links forts by telegraph and rail with heavy armament and concealed rapid fire guns designed to trap an enemy.
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France
Germany
Illustrated American
Frouard
Pont St. Vincent
Lucey
Villey le Sec
d’Arches
Remiremont
Giromagny
Fort Giromaguy
Fort de Servance