What was the primary purpose of the Maginot Line constructed by the French?

The Collapse of France in WWII

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To save manpower by diverting a German invasion into Belgium
To launch offensive attacks on Germany
To protect the entire French border
To serve as a base for French air operations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did France declare war on Germany in 1939?
In response to an alliance with the Soviet Union
To support Italy's military actions
Because of the German invasion of Poland
Due to a direct attack on French soil
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main reason for the postponement of the German offensive in the west after the invasion of Poland?
Political negotiations
Bad weather conditions
Allied counterattacks
Lack of military resources
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the key difference between French and German tanks during the initial stages of the invasion?
French tanks were faster but less armored
German tanks lacked radios for communication
German tanks were more numerous but less reliable
French tanks had better designs but were slower
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Manstein Plan?
A naval blockade of the British Isles
An aerial bombardment campaign
A deep armored drive through the Ardennes
A defensive strategy to protect German borders
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What prompted the British Expeditionary Force to retreat to Dunkirk?
The fall of Paris
The German breakthrough to the south
The lack of air support
The surrender of the Belgian army
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Operation Dynamo?
The German invasion plan for France
The French counterattack strategy
The evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk
The Italian entry into the war
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