Robert, another excellent read. You are speaking my language here. I am a lifelong student of history but specifically military history. Among many of my favorite topics is fortifications, fortresses, sieges, camps, defensive positions and so forth. One of my top 5 subjects, for only WW2, was the Maginot Line. I have always been fascinated by how utterly out of date and strategically failed that system was, the detail taken to design, the astronomically high cost to build it and ultimately how quickly France surrendered their country. Due to your background, I'm sure you have seen this, or seen better. but this link is one of the better articles I've ever found. Detailed diagrams and floor plans of placements, large maps, and great general information. Here it is if you wish to take a look. Thanks, Jim https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-french-maginot-line-its-full-history-and-legacy-after-wwii/
Robert, another excellent read. You are speaking my language here. I am a lifelong student of history but specifically military history. Among many of my favorite topics is fortifications, fortresses, sieges, camps, defensive positions and so forth. One of my top 5 subjects, for only WW2, was the Maginot Line. I have always been fascinated by how utterly out of date and strategically failed that system was, the detail taken to design, the astronomically high cost to build it and ultimately how quickly France surrendered their country. Due to your background, I'm sure you have seen this, or seen better. but this link is one of the better articles I've ever found. Detailed diagrams and floor plans of placements, large maps, and great general information. Here it is if you wish to take a look. Thanks, Jim https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-french-maginot-line-its-full-history-and-legacy-after-wwii/