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The Maginot Line (in use from 1932 to 1969) was a barrier in northern France, that was built to hold off (mainly) the German Army in case of attack. (EVERY country feared the German Army) It basically surrounded France from the rest of Europe - but had MANY, MANY faults. For starters - the Lufuwaffe simply flew over it!!! And the supply line was so poor - many of the installations simply ran out of ammunition!!! Although the fortifications of the Maginot line were based on very outdated World War I fortifications - some did hold the attacking German Army - but only for a few days.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. Just Google up "maginot line map" and you'll have many options. Many of the fortified positions along the Maginot Line still exist. Recently I was driving from Luxemburg toward Metz, France. When I crossed the border into France I noticed a brown road sign that read "Ligne de Maginot". I pulled over to take a look and sure enough, off to the horizon in both directions were the fortified emplacements of the Maginot Line...round topped pillboxes with what looks to be 75mm guns protruding from the embrasures. That was fascinating! And if you're into WW1 history...don't miss the US cemetery and monument at Château-Thierry France. Western Europe is a GOLD MINE of history!! BTW, the best food is in Belgium. Visit the village of Malmedy, Belgium.
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∙ 14y agoA curiosity and a tourist destination mostly. The French government sold some parts of it, and last I heard some entrepreneurs had converted some of its underground structures to mushroom farming (the edible kind, not the hallucinogenic ones). I believe some others established a hotel in another portion, for war tourists. There are groups in both France and Germany who like to find and explore old wartime fortifications, as a weekend activity.
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∙ 14y agoFrance only put it on the border touching Germany. But the Germans went around it and destroyed the French. Sucks for them!
From Basel in the south to the border of Luxembourg and Belgium. The point at which the Germans crossed fortifications along the Belgian border were in fact very strong however it took them only 2 days to break through at this point.
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Where did British and France forces settle in 1939 and 1940?
In Northern France behind the Maginot Line.
Line in France bypassed by attacking Germans?
Maginot Line
What was the french maginot line and what was its German counterpart?
siegfried line
How did Hitler avoid the maginot line built by France?
The Maginot Line mostly defended the border between Germany and France; while it did extend up to defend the Franco-Belgian border too, these northern defenses were nowhere near as strong as those on the Franco-German border. The Wehrmacht invaded Belgium and the Netherlands, and was then able to smash through these weaker defenses.
What was the french fortified line between France and Germany?
Maginot line
Where does one find the Maginot Line website?
There are many Maginot Line related websites on the net including Maginot Line and Maginot Line At War. Many of these websites have links from Wikipedia and deal with the history of the location.
Were theree Canadians on there maginot line?
No, the Maginot Line was an entirely French endeavour.
Are translocation and maginot line the same thing?
Translocation and the Maginot Line are very different things. Translocation means to change position.Ê The Maginot Line was a static line of fortification on the French and German borders in the 1930's.
Where did British and France forces settle in 1939 and 1940?
In Northern France behind the Maginot Line.
What was the line in France bypassed by the Germans?
Maginot Line
Fortifications built along France's north eastern frontier between 1920 and 1936?
what is the name of the line of fortification built along france's north eastern frontier between 1920 and1936
Who established maginot line?
The French .
What country established maginot line to defend against attack?
France, and the Maginot Line ultimately failed to serve its intended purpose.
What was the battle line in France called?
The battle line in France is called the Maginot line. The German line was called the Hindbergh line. The Maginot was not able to prevent the German invasion of the 1930s
How did Andre maginot experiences in world war 1 influence his decision to push for the maginot line?
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Line in france by passed by attacking germans?
Maginot Line.
Line in France bypassed by attacking Germans?
Maginot Line
