Fort Campbell - Buggiba, Malta
Posted by: Torgut
N 35° 57.769 E 014° 23.447
33S E 445066 N 3979995
Fort Campbell was an important defensive outpost, built shortly before the beginning of Second World War
Waymark Code: WMF1T4
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 08/08/2012
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The place was built shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War by command of the British governor Bonham-Carter following his understanding of the need to protect the approaches to Mellihea and St Paul bay by sea. Works started in late 1937. Leaving behind dated concepts of military architecture, based in thick walls to hold infantry attacks, Campbell was built to face air strikes: its walls were thin, looking like the nearby civilian constructions in order to confuse attacking pilots. There were two platforms for 6? guns plus several machine-guns positions. Inside the perimeter one would find a command post, barracks, ammunition storage buildings, water tank and battery observation post. Some distance far, three emplacements for search lights were prepared.
Getting to the place is possible either by car or public transportation. Unfortunately I can’t remember which bus drops you in the main road, close to Selmun palace (a must see place). From there it’s a short 15 min stroll to Fort Campbell, with easy orientation supported by visual contact.
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