Siegfried Line

The Siegfried Line was Germany’s defensive barrier during World War II, built along its western border with France and other neighboring countries. It consisted of a series of bunkers, trenches, minefields, and barbed wire, designed to prevent or slow down invading armies. Constructed mainly in the 1930s, it was Germany’s effort to protect its territory and delay enemy advances, much like a fortified boundary. Despite its extensive defenses, the line was breached by Allied forces in 1944, contributing to the eventual collapse of Nazi Germany.