Which part of the Maginot Line is this?

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hi,

Bloc 9 is also shown :

- from 0.46 to 0.58 (looking to the North)

Below, we can see the two GFM turrets (screenshot and recent picture, the second GFM turret is not shown on the picture (it is on the left), on the right we can see the two 135mm guns turret).

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Vince

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hi,

and now a little map of the area !

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Vince

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hi,

some videos of the Hackenberg ouvrage :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2dpdCf2Zs0 (official clip)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzZ7pZl0qSw (official clip)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuILKLcl9a0 (France 3, national TV report)

The visit lasts 150 minutes, you need to take warm clothes all the year.
Price for adult is 10 euros., you can pay with cash or credit card.

The ouvrage is open most of the year, please check the infos here for the visits :

http://maginot-hackenberg.com/?page=home&lang=en

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Vince

[Oscha]

Hi,

we can see Bloc 9 :

- from 0.24 to 0.28 (looking to the North-West)

Included below, screenshot from the documentary, and recent picture.

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Vince

In 1983 a group of my friends, my brother, and I were exploring this exact bunker because the grass was trimmed. My brother was standing on the mortar dome and it started rising and rotating. Minutes later tourist came out. We were dressed in US camo with metal dectors, so everyone told us about the tour. The next weekend we went to the entrance several miles away and took the tour. Well worth it if you are in the area.

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hi,

interesting story for sure !

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Vince

[IanC]

I have recently returned from a visit to Hackenberg. It was an amazing experience and one that I can easily recommend.

I attended the afternoon tour. It is 2 1/2 hours in duration and is lead by a very knowledgeable volunteer. The 2 1/2 hours flew by and felt like 5 minutes. Although it was 40c outside I still needed to wear a hoodie whilst inside.

The highlights for me were riding on the Ammunition train, seeing how the 135mm gun turret was operated. The guide then proceeded to start the turret allowing us to see it elevating and rotating. An unbelievable moment.


Here is the website...

http://maginot-hackenberg.com/?page=home&lang=en

Thanks again to Vince for his help in this thread - it is so appreciated.

Finally some of the photos I took....

[IanC]

The church seen in the first clip and the entrance to Hackenburg

[IanC]

Couple of Then and Now pictures...

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hi,

great review Ian !

Did you see the Tank Destroyer too ?

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Vince

[IanC]

Hi,

great review Ian !

Did you see the Tank Destroyer too ?

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Vince

Thanks Vince.

I did see the Tank Destroyer mate, it is on your right as you turn into Hackenberg.

[FrenchVolunteer]

Hello Ian,

okay, it was just to be sure that it was still here, those we can't be sure as many are removed or refurbished.

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Vince