Mareth Line, Military fortification line near Mareth, Tunisia
Description
The Mareth Line is a fortification system in southern Tunisia that stretches across flat terrain from the sea to the mountains. It consists of numerous concrete bunkers and trenches arranged at regular intervals along the landscape.
History
French engineers built this defensive system in the late 1930s as protection against possible attacks from Libya. By 1943, the site became the scene of intense fighting between opposing forces.
Culture
The place is named after the battles that occurred here in 1943 and serves today as a memorial to the North African campaign. Visitors can trace these events through the preserved fortifications and displays scattered throughout the site.
Practical
The site is accessible via guided tours that help visitors understand the different parts of the fortification. Information panels explain the function of individual structures and their strategic layout.
Did you know?
A large anti-tank ditch runs along the line, using an existing riverbed as a natural barrier combined with constructed trenches. This combination made the defensive position especially difficult for attackers to overcome.
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