Fort Salis Soglio, Przemysl, Poland
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N 49° 45.345 E 022° 53.745
34U E 636545 N 5513198
Fort Salis Soglio, of Fort I, is part of a major set of forts forming the fortress of Przemysl
Waymark Code: WMEQ0Z
Location: Podkarpackie, Poland
Date Posted: 06/25/2012
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Fort Salis Soglio is probably the most interesting remaining for from the fortress of Przemysl. It was part of the main ring of a fortress which, by then (First World War) was the third largest in Europe, after Verdun and Antwerp.
It was built by the Austrian-Hungarian empire in the middle 19th Century and saw heavy action during the First World War, when Russians attacked and eventually controlled the fortress, although for a limited period of time as they were forced to retreat shortly after.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1854
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Austria-Hungary Empire
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Abandoned, but not in ruins. Partially intact.
This site is administered by ----: the National Defensive Architecture Protection and Conservation Program
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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