Wolfsschlucht I

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Führerhauptquartier Wolfsschlucht I (Wolf's Gorge) was the codename for one of Adolf Hitler's military headquarters, located in a farmhouse of the Belgian village of Brûly-de-Pesche, in the municipality of Couvin, close to the French border. It was occupied by Hitler between 6–24 June 1940 while awaiting the conclusion of the Battle of France.

Miscellaneous historic sites in Belgium All sites in Couvin

Address
Brûly-de-Pesche, Couvin, Belgium

Established
1940

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