Fight against the Germans 19-22 novembre 1944 (≈ 21)
Retreat after 3,000 shells fired.
1874-1877
Construction of the fort
Construction of the fort 1874-1877 (≈ 1876)
Séré de Rivières work to defend Belfort.
1885
Torpedo attack
Torpedo attack 1885 (≈ 1885)
Partial modernization of the fort.
1893
Rail connection
Rail connection 1893 (≈ 1893)
Strategic liaison with other strong.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
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Origin and history
Fort du Mont-Vaudois, also known as Fort Broussier, was built between 1874 and 1877 as part of the Séré de Rivières defensive system. Integrated into the Belfort stronghold, it belonged to the second fortified belt, located 5-6 km from the first, built between the 1820s and 1840s. Extending 5 hectares at the top of Mont Vaudois (544 m above sea level), it could accommodate 700 men and 50 cannons, playing a key role in the defence of eastern France.
After the crisis of the torpedo shell in 1885, the fort underwent limited modernization, such as the strengthening of a barracks and the creation of a shelter. In 1893, it was connected by a strategic railway to the other forts of Belfort, including those of Salbert, Lachaux and Mont Bart. An optical post allowed communications with these works and the citadel of Belfort.
During the Second World War, in November 1944, German troops cut back against the Allied advance. Despite the attacks of the 8th Zouaves, they were not relocated until after a bombardment of more than 3,000 shells on 22 November 1944. This episode marks one of the last battles of the fort in French military history.
