Hindenburg line

noun

1. a line of elaborate fortifications established by the German army in World War I, near the French-Belgian border, from Lille SE to Metz.

Hindenburg line

/ ˈhɪndənˌbɜːɡ /

noun

1. a line of strong fortifications built by the German army near the Franco-Belgian border in 1916–17: breached by the Allies in August 1918

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hindenburg line¹

First recorded in 1915–20; named after P. von Hindenburg

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hindenburg line¹

C20: named after Paul von Hindenburg

Example Sentences

On the following day, Estaires was outflanked south of Lens, and the famous Hindenburg line passed.

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Meanwhile it is cheering to know that quite a number of our fellows are getting home on the Hindenburg line.

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To thank God for that masterpiece of bold cunning, the Hindenburg line?

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As one German General to another do you mean to tell me you believe in the Hindenburg line?

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Well, then understand henceforth that there is no Hindenburg line and there never was anything of the sort.

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