THE MAGINOT LINE
EXTENSION DECISION
REPORTED
'LONDON, October 17.
Kepercussions of the Belgian declaration in favour of neutrality arc-widely discussed. It is reported that Eranca had decided to extend the Maginot Line of fortifications along the^Belgiaa frontier to the North Sea. The "Observer" says it Is believed that Germany is accelerating aerial :expansion, and, with a first-line strength of 2200 aeroplanes, is aiming at vparity with Russia, necessitating Britain considerably increasing -her programme in order to reach parity with her strongest neighbour. '
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Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 18, 19 October 1936, Page 9
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82THE MAGINOT LINE Evening Post, Volume CXXII, Issue 18, 19 October 1936, Page 9
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