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History - Maginot line |
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| In 1930 the construction of the forts started. The line was begun in Dunkerque in the North till Nice in the South. The main constructions were between 1930 and 1933. As part of the casemates were never build and delayed until a 2nd phase | |||
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Between 1933 and 1935 the forts are armed and the interiors are finished. Because the Germans can attack through neutral Belgium and changes in the political situation the regions around Montmédy en Maubeuge are reinforced. The reinforcements are limited due to budget problems. As from 1935 the line was reinforced with small pillboxes constructed by different departments. Therefore the technical department from the engineers toke over and devolved standard casemates which where less protected.
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