Tags: Military Structure.
The Alpine Line (French: Ligne Alpine) or Little Maginot Line (French: Petite Ligne Maginot) was the component of the Maginot Line that defended the southeastern portion of France. In contrast to the main line in the northeastern portion of France the Alpine Line traversed a mountainous region of the Maritime Alps the Cottian Alps and the Graian Alps with relatively few passes suitable for invading armies. Access was difficult for construction and for the Alpine Line garrisons.
