Description
The comparatively small gros ouvrage comprises two entrance blocks, one infantry block, one artillery block, one observation block, and two combination blocks. It lacks a central "M1" ammunition magazine, and unlike most gros ouvrages, its 60cm internal rail network was not electrified, relying on human power to move the rail cars. The underground gallery system is compact, about 200 metres (660 ft) from end to end, and unlike larger ouvrages where the gallery system is linear in concept, the central portion of Mont des Welches is a dense network of cross galleries between to main galleries, housing the barracks and utility areas. The galleries are excavated at an average depth of up to 30 metres (98 ft).
- Block 1:Artillery block with one retractable twin 81mm mortar turret and two automatic rifle cloches (GFM).
- Block 2: Infantry block with one retractable twin 75mm gun turret, one twin machine gun embrasure, one JM/AC37 twin machine gun/anti-tank gun embrasure, and two GFM cloches.
- Block 3: Infantry block with one retractable machine gun turret.
- Block 4: Artillery block with one retractable twin 75mm gun turret, one twin machine gun embrasure (JM), one JM/AC37 embrasure, two 81mm mortar embrasures and two GFM cloches.
- Block 5: Observation block with one observation cloche (VDP) and one GFM cloche.
- Ammunition entry: one JM/AC37 embrasure and two GFM cloches.
- Personnel entry: one grenade launcher cloche (LG), three JM embrasures, one JM/AC37 embrasure and one GFM cloche.
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