Fortifications of Liège-Fort de Battice

The origins of the Liège-Fort de Battice fortress date back to before World War I, when Belgian General Henri Alexis Brialmont had a ring of twelve forts built around Liège. These structures, constructed from concrete and equipped with weaponry, were considered impregnable. However, in World War I, they did not withstand German attacks for long and were quickly neutralized by heavy artillery like the “Big Bertha.” After the war, the eastern, southern, and northern forts were rebuilt, and the defensive ring was expanded.