Fortified Region of Metz
The Fortified Region of Metz comprised the central and most heavily fortified portion of the Maginot Line. The region was established in 1926 as a military organization for the French fortifications along the frontier with Luxembourg and Germany to the east of Longuyon in northeastern France, forming a shield to the north of the industrialized areas of Metz and Thionville. The region was dissolved as a military organization on 18 March 1940, its command personnel moving to the 42nd Army Corps.
The region was divided into four sectors:
- Fortified Sector of the Crusnes
- Fortified Sector of Thionville
- Fortified Sector of Boulay
- Fortified Sector of Faulquemont
The region was given the highest priority in funding, manning and equipment of all Maginot regions.
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