Memorial Museum of the Maginot Line of the Rhine

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Memorial Museum of the Maginot Line of the Rhine

The Memorial Museum of the Maginot Line of the Rhine, located in Marckolsheim, commemorates the fierce fighting of 15, 16 and 17 June 1940, which resulted in the destruction of over 80% of the town. The original firing chambers, generating unit, sleeping quarters and command post can be visited. The museum presents photographs taken in 1939 and 1940 as well as original weapons and military vehicles.

Memorial Museum of the Maginot Line of the Rhine

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