Fort Bourtange in the Netherlands: Historic Star-Shaped Fortress
Fort Bourtange is a star fort located in the Northern Netherlands, in the province of Groningen, on the German border. Built-in 1593 during the Dutch Revolt , this fortification was strategically constructed to control the only road between Germany and the city of Groningen, which the Spaniards controlled at that time. The fort’s unique layout, … Read more