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 | |
|---|---|
| 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
|
| In use | 1935–1969 |
| Materials | Concrete, steel, airn |
| Battles/wars | Warld War II
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