Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: waterlinie

Part of the so-called Waterlinie, the defensive system of the Netherlands. Outdated since the aeroplane.

Part of the so-called Waterlinie, the defensive system of the Netherlands. Outdated since the aeroplane.

Part of the so-called Waterlinie, the defensive system of the Netherlands. Outdated since the aeroplane.

Part of the so-called Waterlinie, the defensive system of the Netherlands. Outdated since the aeroplane.

The defence of the Netherlands was based on a couple of forts and flooding the country inbetween. When the Germans invaded in 1940 it failed because the Germans had airplanes. Info about this fort: www.hollandsewaterlinie.nl/index.asp?id=118&fortid=45 Some more info in Dutch: www.fort-everdingen.nl/index2.htm For pictures, click on "Foto's en plattegronden" on the left. For information about the Dutch defence system (in English): www.hollandsewaterlinie.nl/index.asp?id=19&lang=en