Category:Modlin Fortress

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This is a category related to an object of cultural heritage inscribed in the registry (Warsaw registry) of the Masovian Voivodeship with number 1062/69.
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Modlin Fortress 
fortress in Poland
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LocationNowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki County, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
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  • Fort XVII "Janówek”
Inception
  • 1806
Significant event
Different from
Map52° 26′ 18″ N, 20° 40′ 55″ E
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Wikidata Q47796
VIAF ID: 294722575
Library of Congress authority ID: n2012078758
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The Modlin Fortress is the biggest fortification structure in Poland and one of the biggest in Europe. Built by French troups (under Napoleon) and Russians (under Alexander I. and Nicholas I.) over a period from 1807 to 1915 the Fortification consists of:

The Garrison (Citadel)

  • Inner Garrison incl a defense line
  • Outer Garrison incl the major defense line

The Forts and Strongholds around

  • Bridgeheads at the rivers (3)
  • Inner circle of Forts (8)
  • Outer circle of Forts (around 23 incl support units)

Subcategories

This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total.

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