Forgotten History
Fort Eben-Emael
Bassenge, Netherlands
Fort Eben-Emael is an inactive Belgian fortress located between Liège and Maastricht, on the Belgian-Dutch border, near the Albert Canal, outside the village of Ében-Émael. It was designed to defend Belgium from a German attack across the narrow belt of Dutch territory in the region. Constructed in 1932–1935, it was reputed to be impregnable and, at the time, the largest in the world. The fort was neutralized by glider-borne German troops (71 men) on 10–11 May 1940 during the Second World War.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Bassenge, Netherlands
- Coordinates
- 50.79722, 5.68083
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q947912
What is Fort Eben-Emael?
Fort Eben-Emael is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Quarry Ternaaien Inferior, Tumulus of Émael, Verloren Vallei, Quarry Marnebel.
Where is Fort Eben-Emael?
Fort Eben-Emael is in Bassenge, Netherlands. Coordinates: 50.79722, 5.68083.
How do I get to Fort Eben-Emael?
Fort Eben-Emael is at Bassenge, Netherlands (50.79722, 5.68083). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.