The Maginot Line was a[1] fortified border built by France in the 1930s[6] along its border with Germany[1], consisting of underground fortifications, gun turrets, tank traps, and extensive subterranean military bases[2]. It was intended to prevent invasion and force Germany to go around it, but ultimately failed during World War II[1] when the German forces bypassed it through the Ardennes Forest and invaded France. Despite its technological sophistication, the Maginot Line did not cover the French-Belgian frontier, which allowed the Germans to outflank it, rendering it useless. Today, the Maginot Line is a metaphor for expensive efforts that offer a false sense of security[6].
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