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Download Solution PDFWhich among the following lines is a boundary between France and Germany?
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Option 2 : Siegfried Line
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Siegfried Line
Key Points
- The Siegfried Line is a line of defensive fortifications built by Germany along its western border, which served as a boundary between France and Germany.
- It was constructed during the 1930s and was a counterpart to the French Maginot Line.
- The line extended more than 630 kilometers (390 miles) and included bunkers, tank traps, and other fortifications.
- The Siegfried Line played a significant role during World War II, especially during the Battle of the Bulge.
Additional Information
- The Maginot Line was a line of defensive fortifications built by France along its eastern border with Germany, named after French Minister of War André Maginot.
- The 49th Parallel is a line of latitude that serves as part of the border between the United States and Canada, not France and Germany.
- The K-W Line and Senger Line are not associated with the France-Germany boundary.
- The Siegfried Line was also known as the Westwall in Germany.
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