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Once vital for defense, most military bases remain abandoned, frozen in time. WWII fortresses to Cold War bunkers, these haunting sites harbor forgotten history. Lovers of history, here are some fascinating bases you might well consider following up on and pass on to your historian friends!
1. Saint Nazaire Submarine Base, France
Built by the Nazis during World War II, this massive submarine base in Saint Nazaire, France, once housed deadly German U-boats. It was one of five submarine bases constructed in occupied France. Despite the passage of time, the structure still stands, an imposing relic of the war.