THE MARETH LlNE.—With the Italian development of Libya, France has been strengthening the defences of Tunisia. The Mareth Line along the Libyan border has been brought almost to the standard of the Maginot Line in eastern France. Left: Soldiers camouflaging a machine-gun strongpoint. Right: Anti-tank entanglements which are planted in thick rows in front of the concrete works.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 15 April 1939, Page 8
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58THE MARETH LINE.—With the Italian development of Libya, France has been strengthening the defences of Tunisia. The Mareth Line along the Libyan border has been brought almost to the standard of the Maginot Line in eastern France. Left: Soldiers camouflaging a machine-gun strongpoint. Right: Anti-tank entanglements which are planted in thick rows in front of the concrete works. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 15 April 1939, Page 8
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