Maginot Line

Speech parts

1. Maginot Line - Noun

2. Maginot Line - Proper noun

Meaning

a fortification built before World War II to protect France's eastern border; initially considered to be impregnable, it was easily overrun by the German army in 1940

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

zone of defensive fortifications any line of defense chain of defensive fortifications elaborate line of defense heavy defensive fortifications line of defensive fortifications line of fortifications set of barriers

Examples

6. Ouvrages: These fortresses were the most important fortifications on the Maginot Line, having the sturdiest construction and the heaviest artillery. Source: Internet

Inventory Ouvrages There are 142 ouvrages, 352 casemates, 78 shelters, 17 observatories and around blockhouses in the Maginot Line. Source: Internet

Capra's description: "Hitler occupies Denmark and Norway, outflanks Maginot Line, drives British Army into North Sea, forces surrender of France." Source: Internet

France quickly extended the Maginot Line along the Franco-Belgian border, but not to the standard of the rest of the line. Source: Internet

French military experts extolled the Maginot Line as a work of genius, believing it would prevent any further invasions from the east. Source: Internet

Part of the rationale for the Maginot Line stemmed from the severe French losses during the First World War, and their effects on French demographics. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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