All over the world, there are abandoned military bases just waiting to be explored. Throughout history, forts and bunkers have proven vital in military defense. But after a war is over, many of these structures, which were designed to withstand destruction, were simply left there. They stand as makeshift monuments to the events that occurred there, even if they’re unmaintained. Most of these bases were built during World War II, and some were built in the oddest of places. Here are some of the biggest, strangest, and most strategic abandoned military bases out there. Don’t forget to SHARE this post with every history buff you know