What is another word for Andre Maginot?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒndɹe͡ɪ mˈad͡ʒɪnˌɒt] (IPA) 
The term "Andre Maginot" refers to the French fortification system named after the French Minister of War, Andre Maginot. Synonyms for this term could include the Maginot Line, French Defensive Line, or Maginot Fortification. The fortification system was a series of concrete and steel fortifications constructed along the French-German border in the 1930s. The purpose of the Maginot Line was to protect France from possible invasion from Germany. However, the fortifications proved ineffective during World War II when Germany bypassed them by invading through the Ardennes Forest. Despite its failure, the Maginot Line remains an iconic symbol of military strategy and innovation in modern warfare.
