"German World War II Bunkers Uncovered in Belgian Nature Restoration Project"

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"German World War II Bunkers Uncovered in Belgian Nature Restoration Project"
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During a nature restoration project in Belgium, World War II bunkers, trenches, and other structures built by the German army were unearthed, including intact bunkers, brick trenches, and a water well. The site, known as Director-General Willemspark in Heist, Belgium, was previously a military stronghold during both World War I and World War II. Archaeologists supervised the excavation and mapped the findings, which were then covered with sand for preservation. The discovery sheds light on the area's war history and the attempts to erase it after the wars.

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