on June 23, 2024, 9:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Doctorow: Russia will consider dispatch of F16s to Ukraine as aggression that activates its mutual.."
It was impervious to most forms of attack; consequently, the Germans invaded through the Low Countries in 1940, passing it to the north. The line, which was supposed to be fully extended further towards the west to avoid such an occurrence, was finally scaled back in response to demands from Belgium. Indeed, Belgium feared it would be sacrificed in the event of another German invasion. The line has since become a metaphor for expensive efforts that offer a false sense of security.[1]
What French thought at the time and their demographics is not relevant. But thanks for info.
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