On 20 June 1940 during the Battle of France, Bambesch was attacked by German forces, whose artillery battered the position, which could not be effectively supported by its neighbors, into surrender.

The blocks are linked by deep underground galleries, which also provide space for barracks, utilities and ammunition storage.

[4] In addition to the connected combat blocks, a series of detached casemates and infantry shelters surround Bambesch, including The 1940 manning of the ouvrage under the command of Captain Pastre comprised 102 men and 2 officers of the 156th Fortress Infantry Regiment.

[9] The Casernement de Zimming provided peacetime above-ground barracks and support services to Kerfent and other positions in the area.

[11][12][13] The fort was stabilized after the war by military engineers and was acquired by the community of Bambiderstroff in 1972, mostly to use the work's well as a municipal water supply.