WOII Bunker near Nivelle

Location 50.76777065447009, 5.6830475483984015

During World War II, the Meuse River was a strategically important natural defense line in Western Europe. Both the Allied and Axis powers recognized its significance for controlling movement and supply routes.

As a result, a series of bunkers, fortifications, and defensive positions were constructed along the river to fortify key crossing points and defend against invasions.

Near Nivelles, located in the Walloon Brabant province of Belgium, several bunkers and defensive structures were built as part of the German defensive efforts during their occupation of Belgium.

These bunkers were typically concrete pillboxes, designed to house machine guns, anti-tank weapons, and troops to defend against potential Allied advances. The fortifications near Nivelles helped control approaches to important roads and railway lines, aiming to delay or repel enemy forces.

This bunker has been heavily fired upon, as is evidenced by the still visible bullet holes.