Redoubt Schilde
front damage

Hidden behind the trees : Right wing of George Front Caserne and part of the blown-up entry postern
(Picture July 1999)

Build : somewhere between 1906 and 1909 (?)

Material : Concrete

Enemy Fire :
None or limited, but the redoubt was destroyed in 1914 by the Belgium Army.

Guns : One 7.5cm gun (type Cockerill Mod 1909) and two additional 7.5 cm two more 12 cm guns.

Layout :

Floor plan redoubts

During the inter-war periods, most redoubts on the right bank of the river Schelde, were enhanced with small concrete casemats. These small resistance posts were supporting the infantry and were defended by a Machine-Gun company.

corridor
Most probably inter-war build casemats. All redoubts except Lauwershoek and Landmolen were re-employed as infantry support points.

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