Forty Fortress of Przemysl

Fort V Grochowce

Add to planner

Built between 1882-1886 on a pentagonal plan. It was a typical one-wall artillery fort. In the "neck" there were concrete barracks, and further down the fort, a double ammunition store. In front and in the "shoulders" artillery positions separated with traverses were placed, with alert shelters. The moat was dfended from three caponiers.

Navigate