1. Maginot Line - Noun
2. Maginot Line - Proper noun
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: WordNet6. 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