Hunspach in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe

Defenders of the Maginot Line

1939–1940

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

1. Defenders of the Maginot Line Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

À la mémoire des combattants de la ligne Maginot
1939–1940

Stèle du cinquantenaire
Inaugurée le 10 juin 1990

(English Translation)
In Memory of the Defenders of the Maginot Line
1939–1940

Fiftieth-anniversary memorial, inaugurated on June 10, 1990.

Erected 1990.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 48° 57.988′ N, 7° 54.715′ E. Memorial is in Hunspach, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Bas-Rhin. It is on Rue Commandant Martial Reynier 1.5 kilometers west of Route D264. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Hunspach, Grand Est 67250, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony,

the Roman Empire,

and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Honneur aux combattants invaincus / Honor to the Undefeated Defenders

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(here, next to this marker); En hommage / In Tribute (here, next to this marker); Le fort de Schoenenbourg / Schoenenbourg Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Canons de 120 mm / 120 mm Guns (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bloc 8 : entrée des hommes / Block 8: The Men’s Entrance (about 180 meters away).

Defenders of the Maginot Line Marker - Top Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Defenders of the Maginot Line Marker - Top Marker

Defenders of the Maginot Line image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

3. Defenders of the Maginot Line

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.