Grebbe Line

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

The Grebbe Line (Dutch: Grebbelinie) was a forward defence line of the Dutch Waterline, based on inundation. The Grebbe Line ran from the Grebbeberg in Rhenen northwards until the IJsselmeer.

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