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