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Which notable defensive line did Kleist's forces outflank during the Battle of France?
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Answer
Kleist's forces outflanked the Maginot Line during the Battle of France in 1940. The Maginot Line was a series of fortifications built by France along its border with Germany. It was designed to prevent a German invasion, but Kleist's forces were able to bypass the line by advancing through the Ardennes Forest.
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