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By Stacking Stones in the Open Sea for More than 50 Years to Protect Rochefort, the French Literally Built an Outdated Fort Before They Were Finished.

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Imagine a stone wall emerging from nowhere, miles from all coasts, planted in the ocean like a challenge to the elements and enemies. For more than half a century, engineers, soldiers and financiers have struggled to build this fortress that is supposed to protect France from an English invasion. Yet, [...]
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Imagine a stone wall emerging from nowhere, miles from all coasts, planted in the ocean like a challenge to the elements and enemies. For more than half a century, engineers, soldiers and financiers have struggled to build this fortress that is supposed to protect France from an English invasion. Yet, [...]

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SciencePost broke the news on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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