THE GERMAN TRENCHES
The First World War trenches recreate both French and German trenches from the early war period. This was an area that saw heavy fighting in 1915
The Tranchée des Bavarois, or Bav
THE GERMAN TRENCHES
The First World War trenches recreate both French and German trenches from the early war period. This was an area that saw heavy fighting in 1915
The Tranchée des Bavarois, or Bavarian Trench, was part of a German system of trenches in the St Mihiel Salient, south of Verdun. The positions here were strengthened from 1915 onwards and a large number of concrete structures put in place, from concrete lined firing positions in the trenches to infantry shelters and mortar and machine-gun posts. This bunker was made by a Bavarian Pioneer company in 1915/16.
The Tranchée des Bavarois, or Bavarian Trench, was part of a German system of trenches in the St Mihiel Sal