Oscars Fort II

Oscars Fort II (Älvsborg, Goteborg) and Hammarkullen Carnival (Angered)

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May 26th 2012
Building Älvsborg fortress (Oscar II) started 1899 and it was combat operational in 1907. The fort is blasted into the bedrock and surrounded by a fast grave with two 'kontereskarpgallerier'. Armament consisted of two 24 cm guns, two 15.2 cm cannons in armored towers, four 57 mm cannons, armored cupola and a number of 'kaponjär' cannons. Hammarkullen Carnival is the biggest and ... read more

Europe » Sweden » Västra Götaland County » Gothenburg

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more