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Battle of Fort Eben-Emael

1940 Lüttich Luftlande-Op

Schéissschachte vum Fort Eben Emael.

Schéissschachte vum Fort Eben Emael.

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Eben-Emael

Eben-Emael

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Fort Eben-Emael False Cupola

Fort Eben-Emael False Cupola

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2013-05-05 on Plateau van Caestert. West bank of Albertkanaal at Eben Emael seen from Plateau van Caestert (detail of Eben Emeal fortress canon).

2013-05-05 on Plateau van Caestert. West bank of Albertkanaal at Eben Emael seen from Plateau van Caestert (detail of Eben Emeal fortress canon).

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2013-05-05 West bank of Albertkanaal at Eben Emael seen from Plateau van Caestert. With canon of fortress Eben-Emael.

2013-05-05 West bank of Albertkanaal at Eben Emael seen from Plateau van Caestert. With canon of fortress Eben-Emael.

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Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

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Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

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Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

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Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

Vue du fort d'Eben-Emael, entre Liège et Maastricht (commune de Bassenge, province de Liège en Belgique).

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Fort Eben-Emael Abluftkamin

Fort Eben-Emael Abluftkamin

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badge Fort Eben-Emael

badge Fort Eben-Emael

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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Heeresfilmstelle
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Gesprengte Brücke zum Fort Eben Emael über den Albert-Kanal.
Aufnahme am: 23.05.40
Ort: Eben Emael
Aufnahme von: PK
Bildberichter: Rumpf

Negativ Nr. P.K 1/2

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Heeresfilmstelle Bildarchiv Gesprengte Brücke zum Fort Eben Emael über den Albert-Kanal. Aufnahme am: 23.05.40 Ort: Eben Emael Aufnahme von: PK Bildberichter: Rumpf Negativ Nr. P.K 1/2

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For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Belgien. Eben Emael
Haupteingang des Forts Eben Emael.

Mai 1940

For documentary purposes the German Federal Archive often retained the original image captions, which may be erroneous, biased, obsolete or politically extreme. Belgien. Eben Emael Haupteingang des Forts Eben Emael. Mai 1940

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Partial view of the Belgian fortress Eben-Emael

Partial view of the Belgian fortress Eben-Emael

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Eben-Emael fort steilwand aan watergracht

Eben-Emael fort steilwand aan watergracht

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Eben-Emael-05

Eben-Emael-05

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in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

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in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

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in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

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in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

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in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

in front of the entrance of Fort Eben-Emael, Bassenge, Belgium

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Fort Eben-Emael

Fort Eben-Emael

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خريطة تظهر دفاعات حصن إبن إميل

خريطة تظهر دفاعات حصن إبن إميل

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Fort Eben-Emael antitankgracht naar blok V

Fort Eben-Emael antitankgracht naar blok V

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Fort Eben-Emael antitankgracht vanaf de oostkant van het fort

Fort Eben-Emael antitankgracht vanaf de oostkant van het fort

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Fort Eben-Emael antitankversperring

Fort Eben-Emael antitankversperring

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Historical Overview

Spectacular capture of the modern fort by glider troops.

Quick Facts

Outcome:German victory.

German Paratroopers

  • Commander: Rudolf Witzig
  • Strength: 85 Mann
  • Casualties: 6

Belgium

  • Commander: Jean Jottrand
  • Strength: ca. 1.200
  • Casualties: ca. 60

Strategic Context

Neutralizing the Belgian obstacle for the advance.

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