Maginot Line at War.

von Poop · 07-02-2008, 04:49 PM

Excellent site:
Maginot Line at War 1939-1940

Cheers,
Adam.

Bodston · 07-02-2008, 05:06 PM

Lots of great photos on there..

MLW · 07-02-2008, 07:38 PM

Hello all:

The Maginot Line at War site is mine. I hope you enjoy it. The site is only eight months old, but I am striving to make it better and larger. I appreciate any feedback about its form and content . I post new material at least once a month, including material from the US National Archives (which is close to my house). I do have a problem in that original French documents and photos are relatively scarce. I don't want the site to be too Wehrmacht-oriented. Having just written that, over the next few months I will be adding short bio's and the personal files (from the US Archives) of those soldiers who won the Knight's Cross for action on the Maginot Line. So far, I know of about 10.

Regards,
Marc
Maginot Line at War 1939-1940

von Poop · 07-02-2008, 07:47 PM

A warm welcome Marc,
I must confess that I noticed the site while approving your registration and thought it well worth posting just in case you were shy

.

There's a strong 1940 interest around here at the moment.
Really good stuff with fine photographs, some of the 'Then & Now' shots are remarkable.
Respect due for an interesting, sensible, and serious website.

Cheers,
Adam.

Slipdigit · 07-02-2008, 09:22 PM

Very good website, Marc.

Welcome to the forum.

MLW · 07-02-2008, 09:34 PM

All:

Thanks for the encouraging comments. The combat history of the Maginot Line is not well documented in English. The English language works are more like engineering studies than accounts of its role in battle. I hope to correct that omission. Some of the combat action was very intense for the period. Anyway, keep an eye peeled, and I'll try and keep it interesting.

Regards,
Marc

Owen · 07-02-2008, 10:38 PM

Welcome to the site Marc.
Just finished Pallud's Blitzkrieg In The West, as you may have noticed.
Some interesting info in there on Maginot Line for me so I look forward to perousing your site soon, when i've caught up with the days goings on in the forum.

MLW · 08-02-2008, 01:39 AM

Pallud's book is a seminal work. Yet, as is always the case, there is so much more to tell. For example, the German 1st Army conducted a series of attacks on 12 May against the forward outposts of the Maginot Line. The largest was a three division attack in the Sarre region. The purpose of the attacks was to draw attention way from the Sedan area. One of these attacks involved the British 51st Highland Division near Fortress Hackenberg. Well...more for another day.

Regards,
Marc

Owen · 08-02-2008, 09:11 AM

Saul David's Churchill's Sacrifice Of The Highland Division has some good details of their time there with some first hand accounts too.
Have you read that one?

deadb_tch · 08-02-2008, 10:10 AM

Wow, interesting site!

Thnx for link, man

07-02-2008, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,090	Maginot Line at War. Excellent site: Maginot Line at War 1939-1940 Cheers, Adam. __________________ It's only the Internet.

07-02-2008, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bodston Very Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just around the corner Posts: 1,348	Lots of great photos on there.. __________________ My mother told me, I never should, play with the gypsies in the wood.

07-02-2008, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,090	A warm welcome Marc, I must confess that I noticed the site while approving your registration and thought it well worth posting just in case you were shy . There's a strong 1940 interest around here at the moment. Really good stuff with fine photographs, some of the 'Then & Now' shots are remarkable. Respect due for an interesting, sensible, and serious website. Cheers, Adam. __________________ It's only the Internet.

07-02-2008, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,634	Very good website, Marc. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

08-02-2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
deadb_tch the deadliest b#tch ever Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Russian Federation Posts: 866	Wow, interesting site! Thnx for link, man __________________ I DRIVE HONDA. HONDA - POWER IN YOUR ARMS. Grandfather: front medic, caught by nazi in defence of Moscow 1941, placed into POW camp, ran away from camp, got a gangrene, lost left leg, survived war, now RIP. INTERACTIVE BOOK of EASTERN FRONT from 22 june 1941 to 9th may 1945 (5+ hours of show with videos, photos, audio notes from soviet veterans etc.): http://english.pobediteli.ru FEEL FREE TO CORRECT MY ENGLISH! FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. マキシマムザホルモン [Makishimamu Za Horumon]

07-02-2008, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
MLW Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 76	Hello all: The Maginot Line at War site is mine. I hope you enjoy it. The site is only eight months old, but I am striving to make it better and larger. I appreciate any feedback about its form and content . I post new material at least once a month, including material from the US National Archives (which is close to my house). I do have a problem in that original French documents and photos are relatively scarce. I don't want the site to be too Wehrmacht-oriented. Having just written that, over the next few months I will be adding short bio's and the personal files (from the US Archives) of those soldiers who won the Knight's Cross for action on the Maginot Line. So far, I know of about 10. Regards, Marc Maginot Line at War 1939-1940

07-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
MLW Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 76	All: Thanks for the encouraging comments. The combat history of the Maginot Line is not well documented in English. The English language works are more like engineering studies than accounts of its role in battle. I hope to correct that omission. Some of the combat action was very intense for the period. Anyway, keep an eye peeled, and I'll try and keep it interesting. Regards, Marc

07-02-2008, 10:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,062	Welcome to the site Marc. Just finished Pallud's Blitzkrieg In The West, as you may have noticed. Some interesting info in there on Maginot Line for me so I look forward to perousing your site soon, when i've caught up with the days goings on in the forum.

08-02-2008, 01:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
MLW Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 76	Pallud's book is a seminal work. Yet, as is always the case, there is so much more to tell. For example, the German 1st Army conducted a series of attacks on 12 May against the forward outposts of the Maginot Line. The largest was a three division attack in the Sarre region. The purpose of the attacks was to draw attention way from the Sedan area. One of these attacks involved the British 51st Highland Division near Fortress Hackenberg. Well...more for another day. Regards, Marc

08-02-2008, 09:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,062	Saul David's Churchill's Sacrifice Of The Highland Division has some good details of their time there with some first hand accounts too. Have you read that one?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
War Graves in UK	dbf	War Grave Photographs	33	25-06-2008 06:25 PM
THE WAFFEN-SS: Divisional Service History, Brigade/Battalion Unit List + Unit Notes.	Christos	Axis Units	74	30-05-2008 10:42 PM
The MEDITERRANEAN WAR AT SEA: Strategic Campaign Analysis.	Christos	North Africa & the Med	26	08-12-2007 01:34 AM
The NIH in Italy - Part One- At War	Wise1	North Irish Horse	0	22-07-2006 12:15 AM
World War Ii 7th Grade History Project	QuickFingers	Research Material	14	15-02-2005 06:17 PM