Josefov Fortress (Czech: Pevnost Josefov, German: Josefstadt or Josephstadt) is a large historic defence complex of 18th-century military architecture in Jaroměř in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic.[1] It was built between 1780 and 1787. Together with Terezín fortress, it was built for protection against attacks from Prussia, but its military importance, like other such fortresses built across Europe, was minimal as decisive battles were often fought elsewhere. In 1948 it became part of the town of Jaroměř.
- ^ Lepage, Jean-Denis (2009). Vauban and the French military under Louis XIV: an illustrated history of Fortifications and Strategies. McFarland, p. 285. ISBN 0-7864-4401-0