Grebbe Line

Grebbe line
Netherlands
Grebbe line near Scherpenzeel
TypeDefensive line
Site information
Controlled byNetherlands
Site history
Built1745–1940
In use1745–1951
MaterialsFlooded plains, sluices, earth walls, brick, concrete, steel
Battles/warsBattle of the Grebbeberg
Grebbelinie

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.