Grebbe line | |
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Netherlands | |
Type | Defensive line |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Netherlands |
Site history | |
Built | 1745–1940 |
In use | 1745–1951 |
Materials | Flooded plains, sluices, earth walls, brick, concrete, steel |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Grebbeberg |
The Grebbe Line (Dutch: Grebbelinie) was a forward defence line of the Dutch Water Line, based on inundation. The Grebbe Line ran from the Grebbeberg in Rhenen northwards until the IJsselmeer.