1. THE MAGINOT LINE By: Abby, Tim, Sam, Eric, and Trevor

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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