Fort Eben-Emael falls in hours: How 71 German glider troops crushed Europe’s strongest fortress on May 10, 1940
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Fort Eben-Emael falls in hours: How 71 German glider troops crushed Europe’s strongest fortress on May 10, 1940
In May 1940, Fort Eben-Emael stood as Europe’s most formidable fortress, a massive Belgian stronghold guarding the Albert Canal and the gateway into central Belgium. Designed to withstand months of siege with reinforced concrete, rotating gun turrets, underground tunnels, and a garrison of 1,200 men, it was considered virtually untouchable ...
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