Bloc de la Limite No. 551 (Maginot Line)
Bloc de la Limite No. 551 (Maginot Line)
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Bloc de la Limite No. 551 (Maginot Line)
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Location: Saint-Michel, Vervins, Hauts-De-France, France
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April 1, 2023
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Historical explanation: The purpose of the line was to protect France against a surprise attack such as that which had occurred in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, in which France had lost Alsace and part of Lorraine to Germany. When Alsace and Lorraine came fully back to France after the First World War, the old defenses were not only outdated, but also located too far from the new border. Moreover, France had lost so many soldiers in the First World War that the borders could not be adequately defended without additional measures.
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Best routes to Bloc de la Limite No. 551 (Maginot Line)
9
hikers
5.86km
01:31
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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8
hikers
9.74km
02:35
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
3.5
(2)
5
hikers
12.6km
03:18
100m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 290 m
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Location: Saint-Michel, Vervins, Hauts-De-France, France