Military Architecture
Briançon Forts, France
Kingdom of France
1709-34
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Videos: Briançon Forts
Fort des Têtes
Category: Fort
Location: Briançon, France
Builder: Kingdom of France - Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
Year(s) of construction: 1724-34
Purpose: To protect Dauphiné and Provence from Savoyard invasion
Fort Dauphin
Category: Fort
Location: Briançon, France
Builder: Kingdom of France - Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
Year(s) of construction: 1724-34
Purpose: To protect the approaches to Fort des Têtes
Communication Y
Category: Fortified Gallery
Location: Briançon, France
Builder: Kingdom of France - Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
Year(s) of construction: 1724-34
Purpose: To protect the lines of communication between Fort des Têtes and Fort Randouillet
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