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The German gas and shells interrupted all heliograph communications with Fort Souville.Īt 6 o'clock, Colonel Coquelin de Lisle sent a homing pigeon with the following message: "The 255th Brigade's situation in front of Fleury is grave, with gas bombardments and the enemy's attacks, which were delayed, and morale is high but the men are exhausted. They penetrated the French lines before the French had time to react, with ensuing hand-to-hand combat with both grenade and bayonet. At 5:42, the Bavarian Guards launched their assault, with flamethrowers in tow. On 9 July, the 167th Regiment was shelled by German Artillery using both explosive and gas shells.ĭuring the night of 10 July, a captured German officer was interrogated by the 167th Regiment, revealing the planned assault for the next day.Īt 5 am on 11 July, a violent bombardment began on the French lines prior to the assault by German infantry. The 167th held the foremost position, with the 168th providing support from behind. the 167th and 168th Infantry Regiment of the 255th Brigade under Colonel Coquelin de Lisle held the front line. The Fleury sector was held by the French 128th Division under the command of general Riberpray. On 11 July 1916, the Bavarian Guard infantry launched an assault on the village of Fleury and attempted to seize Fort Souville. Illustration showing Verdun combat around forts Douaumont, Verdun, and Souville, Le Miroir, 1916. The fort returned to its prior name while retaining the inscription at the entrance. On 13 October 1887, Boulanger's successor, Théophile Ferron, abrogated the decree. The new name was engraved on the pediment of the entrance. Fort Souville was thus rechristened Fort Lemoine, in reference to General Louis Lemoine. īy the Decree of 21 January 1887, the Minister of War Georges Boulanger renamed all forts, batteries, and barracks to those of prior military leaders. The fort's name originates not from a nearby settlement, but from the birthplace of the designer, Gustave de la Taille.Ī turret for two 155mm Bussière cannons was installed from 1890–1891, 120m to the west of the fort. The planned garrison was 326 men and 32 artillery pieces. Built 1875–1879, the fort was modified from 1888–1890, excavating underground shelters and reinforcing the powder magazine with concrete. The fort was one of the first forts of the Séré de Rivières system, being constructed of masonry and limestone rubble covered with soil. Fort Souville was part of the first sector (Northeast of the city), serving as the first sector commander's headquarters, connected to central command via telephone.įort Souville is located south of Fort Douaumont and southwest of Fort Vaux. The fort is part of the interior belt of forts, one of two belts securing Verdun.
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