Muong Bum Fort

Muong Bum Fort

Muong Bum Fort was designed by the French colonialists based on the rugged terrain, built solidly in 1917 and had a long-term strategy with a large area located on the top of the hill in Bum village, Bum Nua commune (now part of the town). Muong Te). With a total area of ​​2,592m2, length of 72m, width of 36m, divided into three levels along the length, surrounded by solid walls, four important observation corners are built with four defensive bunkers. . The defense system is divided into three main firepower clusters, including the battlements, the fort system is surrounded by solid walls, the front has the main gate, the back has a side gate, the side is adjacent to the Nam Xi Luong stream still has a gate used for retreat when attacked and to supply food and reinforcements by waterway. When there is an alarm, all gates are closed, the station system is completely closed and is put into a state of combat readiness. Muong Bum Fort is not only a military operation, but within the station is an entire system, an overall architecture including a defense system, base, and production increase that is calculated and has a long-term strategy. Many important local historical events took place here such as the war against the Fascists (remains of the French colonialists and reactionary henchmen (December 1953 - 1954)... Muong Bum Fort was ranked as a provincial historical relic by the People's Committee of Lai Chau province on April 25, 2011. Source: Lai Chau province electronic information portal

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