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*The Maginot Line was a [[wikipedia:World War II|World War II]] French line of fortifications, meant to repel an anticipated assault from Germany. Though it dissuaded a direct attack, German tank units maneuvered around the fortifications, bypassing most of them altogether, making the fortifications useless and leading to the fall of France. When the Allies retook France, the Germans manned them, but again the lines were bypassed.<ref>http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maginot_Line</ref> | *The Maginot Line was a [[wikipedia:World War II|World War II]] French line of fortifications, meant to repel an anticipated assault from Germany. Though it dissuaded a direct attack, German tank units maneuvered around the fortifications, bypassing most of them altogether, making the fortifications mostly useless and leading to the fall of France. When the Allies retook France, the Germans manned them, but again the majority of the lines were bypassed.<ref>http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maginot_Line</ref> | ||
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