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The Maginot Line's Failure to Halt WWII

The Maginot Line's Failure to Halt WWII

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 In this episode, we explore the historical context and construction of France's Maginot Line, a formidable defensive system built after WWI to prevent another invasion. We also analyze how, despite its impressive design and strength, it ultimately proved ineffective in stopping the German advance in World War II due to an unforeseen change in warfare strategy.          Chapters    00:00 Introduction to the Maginot Line    00:41 France's Post-WWI Exhaustion    02:00 The Maginot Line's Design    03:44 The Line's Critical Flaw    05:28 The Phony War and German Invasion    08:10 The Maginot Line's Irrelevance    10:36 Lessons from the Maginot Line
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