Peel-Raamstelling defensive line (near Mill)

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The Peel-Raamstelling defensive line (near Mill) was a Dutch World War II fortification line designed to slow a German invasion through the southeastern Netherlands.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf World War II defensive line
military fortification line
associatedWith Dutch mobilization of 1939–1940
attackedBy German Army
builtBy Dutch military engineers
builtFor defense against Germany
conflict World War II
constructionType concrete bunkers
field fortifications
contains anti-tank obstacles
barbed wire obstacles
bunkers
trenches
country Netherlands
currentUse educational site about World War II
defensiveConcept linear defense
designedTo delay mechanized forces
exploit natural obstacles
engagedIn Battle of Mill
era 20th century
followsFeature Peel marshes
Raam river
frontType land fortification line
hasDutchName Peel-Raamstelling
hasPurpose border defense
to slow a German invasion
hasSection Mill sector
heritageUse local historical attraction
war memorial site
languageOfName Dutch
locatedIn North Brabant
southeastern Netherlands
locatedNear Mill
militaryBranch Dutch Army artillery
Dutch Army infantry
nearbyMunicipality Mill en Sint Hubert
notableEvent German breakthrough in May 1940
opposedBy Nazi Germany
partOf Dutch pre-war defensive system
Peel-Raam Line
region Peel region
sawActionOn 10 May 1940
status partially preserved
strategicRole covering the southeastern approach into the Netherlands
timePeriod interwar period
usedBy Dutch armed forces
Royal Netherlands Army

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Mill hasWorldWarIISite Peel-Raamstelling defensive line (near Mill)