Last weekend we enjoyed the warm weather for a while. The place to do this was in one of the many remaining forts of the Dutch waterline this time. I would love to take you on a journey of discovery.

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Geofort Herwijnen.

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From about 1600 until even in the last century, the Netherlands has deliberately used the water to defend its own country.

https://forten.nl/waterlinies/  

Dutch water lines | Defence by water
 
 
This defense was driven from strategic points. Near where the Dutch waters could make it impossible for the invaders to penetrate. Heavy materials were not transportable when the roads were no longer visible. So the Netherlands was locked!

Strategic points, staffed by a large number of men. Reinforced, furnished, habitable and terrifying everywhere!

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