The Commission for Organizing the Fortified Regions ( French: ''La Commission d'organisation des régions fortifiées'' (CORF)), is a French military organization created on 30September 1927 by the Minister of War

Paul Painlevé Paul Painlevé (; 5 December 1863 – 29 October 1933) was a French mathematician and statesman. He served twice as Prime Minister of the Third Republic: 12 September – 13 November 1917 and 17 April – 22 November 1925. His entry into politic ...

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fortification A fortification is a military construction or building designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is also used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin ''fortis'' ("strong") and ''facere' ...

. Its creation was not a spontaneous decision but the result of a long and deep reflection on how best to defend the borders of France. Monday, April 6, 2020 The acronym CORF also refers to a type of fortification, be it ''ouvrage'' (earthwork), bunker, observatory or shelter, whose plans were drawn up by the Commission and form the most powerful part of the Maginot Line.

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France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan area ...

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