Fort Corbin whispers tales of World War I. Construction started in 1906 and ended in 1911 as part of the Agno-Assa Barrier. This typical Italian alpine fort was crucially placed at the confluence of the Astico and Assa Rivers. It featured 6 149mm howitzers in 18cm thick revolving steel cupolas, and 4 old bronze 87mm guns in casemates. With a 25cm thick roof, it was able to resist all but the heaviest artillery possessed at the time.
In 1942, the fort was purchased by Emilio Panozzo. It was used to house Panozzo’s livestock while they grazed nearby. The first restoration was started in the 1980s, and ultimately the fort was cleaned up and turned into a museum by the owners without financial help. Unlike many WWI museums, Corbin is still owned and operated by the family of Emilio Panozzo.
Today, the command house houses a restaurant. The fort remains a testament to history, and its story is even featured in the 2022 game Isonzo.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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