Baroque fortifications in the Black Forest

The Baroque fortifications in the Black Forest, also known as Baroque Schanzen, represent a significant military earthworks system developed in the 17th century in present-day Germany. These fortifications were constructed primarily during the conflicts between the House of Habsburg and the Kingdom of France, notably the War of the Palatine Succession and the War of the Spanish Succession. Under the command of Margrave Louis William of Baden-Baden, the defensive system spanned over 200 kilometers north to south, incorporating older fortifications from the Thirty Years' War era. Distinct lines, such as the Rear Line and Forward Line, were developed during this period, featuring defensive walls, ditches, and ramparts. The site showcases the strategic military architecture of the Early Modern Period and its historical significance in European warfare.