JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Maginot Line: A New History.

  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 11. P. 102 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Varley, Karine 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Kevin Passmore's book, which reexamines the Maginot Line and its historical context during the Second World War. Passmore challenges prevalent myths about the French military's defeat in 1940, arguing that the issues surrounding the Maginot Line stemmed from political and military disagreements rather than a national defeatist mentality. He highlights the fortifications' construction, which involved significant financial investment and modern engineering, and discusses the mixed effectiveness of the Maginot Line in France's defense strategy. Ultimately, the book seeks to reshape the narrative surrounding the Maginot Line, moving away from its portrayal as a symbol of French defeatism. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Today. 2025/11, Vol. 75, Issue 11, p102
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:188744206
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