Maginot Line
The Maginot Line (French: Ligne Maginot, IPA: [liɲ maʒino]), named efter the French Meenister o War André Maginot, wis a line o concrete fortifications, obstacles, an wappen installations biggit bi Fraunce in the 1930s tae deter invasion bi Germany an force them tae myuve aroind the fortifications.
Maginot Line | |
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Ligne Maginot | |
Eastren Fraunce | |
![]() Entrance tae Ouvrage Schoenenbourg, Maginot Line in Alsace | |
Teep | Defensive line |
Site information | |
Controlled bi | Fraunce |
Open tae the public | Yes |
Condeetion | Maistly intact, throu the preservation o the French Govrenment |
Site history | |
Biggit | 1929–1938 |
Biggit bi | Paul Painlevé, Colonel Tricaud
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In use | 1935–1969 |
Materials | Concrete, steel, airn |
Battles/wars | Warld War II
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