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Veilchenstein German WW1 Bunker

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Veilchenstein German WW1 Bunker

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  • Location: Wuenheim, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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    May 28, 2022

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    Fantastic view, so idyllic today, overgrown again and peaceful. May it stay like this forever! Live la paix!
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    July 17, 2021

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    German WW1 position consisting of bunkers, tunnels, and trenches. Care should be taken in the tunnels due to possible rockfall or collapse.

    May 7, 2024

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    The "Veilchenstein" is a German shelter located on the Hartmannswillerkopf¹ battlefield. This shelter, built into a rock, is equipped with a machine gun post and observatories¹.

    Hartmannswillerkopf, also known as …
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    Elevation 830 m

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    Location: Wuenheim, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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