French Fears and the Maginot Line
Wanted reparation money
French also intended to cripple Germany
Desired a defensive position on France
Plans to build a massive fortification along French/German border
Puts a false sense of security into the French
The wall was ineffective as the Germans attacked from behind
Eventually captured France through the Ardennes forest
French also intended to cripple Germany
Desired a defensive position on France
Plans to build a massive fortification along French/German border
Puts a false sense of security into the French
The wall was ineffective as the Germans attacked from behind
Eventually captured France through the Ardennes forest
Summary
The French planned to cripple Germany economically as they demanded severe reparations. As a result they built a gigantic fortification along the border of France and Germany in an attempt to gain a defensive position, but the wall proved to be ineffective as the Germans attacked from behind through the Ardennes forest. The fortifications gave the french a false sense of security, as they believed it was safe on all sides, but France was left open to be captured by Germany.