The Maginot Line was a series of fortifications built by France along its eastern border in the 1930s, named after then-Minister of War, André Maginot. Constructed to prevent a German invasion, the line featured reinforced concrete bunkers, artillery casemates, and underground facilities. However, during World War II, German forces bypassed the Maginot Line by invading through Belgium, rendering the fortifications ineffective. Today, remnants of the Maginot Line serve as historical sites, reflecting France's pre-war military strategy and the challenges of static defenses in modern warfare.
