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Condor Operation - Commando 1 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/31/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


- CONDOR OPERATION -

- COMMANDO 1 -

- This is a real story and former pictures of the cache place -


The bridge before the destruction

The viaduct was a part of the railway line linking Germany to a strategic place - Metz. The line was open in 1908 during Moselle germanization. The aim of the line was to establish a rapid connection  between Prussia and Metz. It had three objectives:

- Strengthen links between the annexed region and Berlin
- Increase relations with the city of Metz
- Transporting the lorrain ore to Saar forges.
In November 1944, during the progression of allied forces in France, German authority decided to brake the progress of american troops and more particulary the 90 th US division.

The 17th of november when the 95 reconnaissance group of the 90 th US division approched of the bridge, german army destroyed the infrastructure.

The viaduct was never repaired, and the railway line was closed.


The bridge after the 17th of November 1944


The 90 th american division on the destroyed viaduct

Your mission:

During the escape of the german army an importante explosive charge was left on the east pillar. You have to find it and to neutralize the detonator. Be careful because the place is very dangerous.

 

Special equipment:

- Ropes,
- Harnesses,
- Helmets.

Don't be alone and good luck !


Today place

Warning : The cache is located on a dangerous area. If you decide to search it, it will be at your own risk. Under no circumstances I will be liable for any incident. I also alert you on the nature of the land on which the cache is located. It can be dangerous because of the presence of deep wells and sharp/edge objects which can cause serious injury. Be very careful!

Avertissement : La cache est localisée dans un endroit dangereux. Si vous décidez de la chercher, cela sera à vos propres risques et périls. En aucun cas je pourrai être tenu responsable de tout incident. J'attire aussi l'attention sur la nature du terrain sur lequel la cache est située. Ce dernier peut être dangereux du fait de la présence de puits profonds et d'objets métaliques pointus et coupants pouvant provoquer des blessures grâves. Soyez très prudents !

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