Great Wall of France

Vivian Rowe

First Edition Published in 1959

The original purpose, the actual extent, and the ultimate achievement of the Maginot Line were for many years obscured by rumours, misrepresentations and propaganda.  This books explores, in detail, how the strategic concept was a real one, forced through by Andre Maginot, despite parliamentary indifference and wilfulness of Petain.

The Maginot Line perhaps achieved more as myth than as a reality.  The author looks to re-address this in a thought provoking and intelligent manner