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Fortissimus : Eben-Emael - the strongest fortress in Europe - Belgium
FORTISSIMUS was the strongest fortress in Europe.
In May 1940, the fort of Eben- Emael was the summit in fortification and had the reputation of being invincible.
Its mission was to protect the crossings over the Albertcanal and to stop all enemies trying to cross it.
And still, only 15 minutes after the beginning of the attack, the fort was neutralised by the hollow charges used by airborne assault
troops who had landed with their gliders on the superstructure of the fort. The garrison surrendered on May 11, at 1130 AM.
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