"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maginot_Line http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maginot_Line" Massive French government fortification program designed to protect their

"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maginot_Line http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maginot_Line" Massive French government fortification program designed to protect their borders with Germany and Italy. France knew perfectly well that the Germans were a clear and present danger. They just could not do anything about it - despite having that great protector: government military.