The Maginot Line was a massive system of fortifications built by the French, stretching from Belgium to Switzerland, in order to separate and defend themselves from the Germans. However, the line was eventually bypassed by the Germans through their invasion of Belgium and Holland, leading to the fall of France in 1940.

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The Maginot Line Was

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The Maginot Line was

A) the new streamlined style used in art deco.
B) a French-led system of alliances in east-central Europe intended to contain both Germany and the Soviet Union.
C) a massive system of fortifications built by the French to separate themselves from the Germans.
D) intended to enhance France's ability to quickly respond to a German attack on Poland or Czechoslovakia.
E) successful in holding back German attacks in World War II.

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