Modlin Fortress - Wikipedia
WEBModlin fortress was the place of the Battle of Modlin during the German invasion of Poland in 1939. General Wiktor Thommée ensconced the Army of Łódź in the fortress after failing to fight his way back to Warsaw, and his was one of …
Modlin Fortress - Poland.pl
WEBModlin Fortress is situated in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki at the confluence of major rivers the Vistula and the Narew, 30 km north-west of Warsaw. Its origins date back to 1806, when Napoleon gave the order to strengthen the bridgeheads on the Vistula.
Battle of Modlin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Modlin took place during the 1939 German invasion of Poland at the beginning of the Second World War. Modlin Fortress was initially the headquarters of the Modlin Army until its retreat eastwards.
Modlin, Nowy Dwór County - Wikipedia
WEBModlin was a village near Warsaw in Poland near the banks of rivers Narew and Vistula. In 1961 it was incorporated into the town of Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. [1] There is a former Modlin Fortress holding a junction of the two rivers, built in the 19th century, and last used during World War II.
Modlin Fortress Granary – Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland
WEBApr 20, 2020 · Discover Modlin Fortress Granary in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland: In northeastern Poland, the ruins of a massive granary overlook the Narew River.
Modlin Fortress near Warsaw, Poland
WEBThe Modlin Fortress is one of the largest and best preserved fortresses, not only in Poland but all over Europe. It is located about 30 km north-west from Warsaw. It stands among dense forests and sandy islands at the meeting point of two rivers: the Narew and the Vistula. The stronghold is a witness to a turbulent history and a monument of ...
Modlin Fortress - Napoleon's line against Russia in Poland
WEBMar 21, 2023 · This week I showcase Modlin Fortress, a fortification just north of Warsaw and actually the longest building in Europe! This site has a dramatic history with Swede's, The French, Russians,...
Modlin Fortress - ITS Poland
WEBModlin fortress – 40 kilometres outside Warsaw. It is one of the largest and best preserved fortresses in Poland and a unique one in Europe. The Modlin fortress was built in 1806 on the command of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Modlin Fortress - Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki - TracesOfWar.com
WEBThe Modlin fortress was built between 1806 and 1812 and is the biggest fortress of the 19th century on Polish soil. It saw action during the First World War. The fortress served as headquarters of the defending Polish forces during the 'battle of Modlin'.
Modlin Fortress | Day Trips | Warsaw - In Your Pocket
WEBModlin Fortress. Situated in the town of Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 30km north-west of Warsaw, is the 19th century Modlin Fortress (Twierdza Modlin), with a collection of barracks, which in total amount to 2,250m - the longest building in Europe.