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All,

The Maginot line somehow had (also) the purpose of channeling a German invasion through Belgium. That would then be met by France and a long slogging match would evolve before France would attack and win the war (according to French war perceptions).

In essence: The Maginot line would protect parts of France as France simply could not be strong all over.

Alas, Germany did not do WWI all over again.

The key question is really:

1) Was it after all a sound strategy to build it?
2) Czech forts were top-drawer stuff as well, so was the idea of fortifications a good one?
3) What would have been the alternative?
4) Any comparison to the Siegfried line?

The part of alternatives is interesting:
A fluid defense?
More focus on mobility? - How? tanks were not comparable to 1944 tanks

Ideas?

The big one is of course: would it have meant a difference?

Ivan
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