Definition of Ouvrages. Meaning of Ouvrages. Synonyms of Ouvrages

- peacetime above-ground barracks and support services to Bois-Karre and other ouvrages in the area. See Fortified Sector of Thionville for a broader discussion...
- men; there were 45 main forts (grands ouvrages) at intervals of 15 km (9.3 mi), 97 smaller forts (pe**** ouvrages) and 352 casemates between, with over...
- to the border, and backed by a line of shelters for infantry. The gros ouvrages like Rochonvillers were so large that their fighting elements were in the...
- Ouvrage Molvange is a large work, or gros ouvrage of the Maginot Line. The fortification complex faces the France-Luxembourg border from a height near...
- cloche. Galgenberg has a small "M1" main magazine compared to other gros ouvrages. The Observatoire de Cattenom is located behind Galgenberg, near the Casernement...
- This gros ouvrage is unusual in having one entrance for both ammunition and personnel. It lacks the large "M1" magazine of other gros ouvrages. The dogleg-shaped...
- infantry blocks and an observation block, and is located between pe**** ouvrages Mottemberg and Bambesch, facing Germany. During the Battle of France, Kerfent...
- department of France. Bréhain is flanked by pe**** ouvrages Mauvais Bois and Aumetz. The gros ouvrage was equipped with long-range artillery, and faced...
- Schoenenbourg lacks the large "M1" central magazine characteristic of most gros ouvrages. A total of 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) of galleries extend between 18 metres...
- connects to supply points to the rear and to other ouvrages. Kobenbusch is a relatively compact gros ouvrage, with a short main gallery leading from the munitions...