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THE MAGINOT LINE
By: Abby, Tim, Sam, Eric, and Trevor
WHAT WAS THE MAGINOT LINE?
The Maginot Line was a series
of defensive barriers, tanks,
machine gun posts, and other
defenses along France’s
border with Germany
It was named after the French
Minister of War, André
Maginot, who eventually was
the reason for the idea’s
implementation.
WHEN DID THE MAGINOT LINE COME INTO EFFECT?
The Maginot Line was built between the years 1930
and 1940. It was built by the French in order to
protect them from the Germans.
They were in fear of a German invasion after World
War 1.
The Maginot Line was viewed effective from a purely
military point of view when it was first coming into
existence.
WHY WAS THE MAGINOT LINE
CREATED?
“The creation of the Maginot Line was a plan to
replace the disappearing natural defensive barrier of
the Rhine with manmade substitute: continuous
stationary fortification covering the entire length of
the Franco-German frontier”- Keylor
MAGINOT LINE IN PRACTICE
It was affective in practice
because Germany never
successfully broke through
the line.
However, there were two
gaps. The fatal flaw was
decision to end
construction along the
Franco-Belgian border.
This allowed Germany to
attack through Belgium.
IMPACT OF LINE
“Reduce likelihood of
effective military
assistance from
France compelled
other countries to
reassess their
strategy for
protecting themselves
from German
invasion.” –Keylor