Fortification of Antwerpen

The Fortification of Antwerpen refers to the series of defensive structures built around the city of Antwerp, Belgium, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These fortifications aimed to protect the city from potential military threats, especially from the emerging power of Germany. The system included a ring of forts and bastions that improved the city's defenses. Although advances in military technology eventually rendered these fortifications less effective, they represent an important part of Antwerp's military history and are still significant as historical landmarks today.