. . . "The Fortified Region of Metz comprised the central and most heavily fortified portion of the Maginot Line. The region was established in 1926 as a military organization for the French fortifications along the frontier with Luxembourg and Germany to the east of Longuyon in northeastern France, forming a shield to the north of the industrialized areas of Metz and Thionville. The region was dissolved as a military organization on 18 March 1940, its command personnel moving to the 42nd Army Corps. The region was divided into four sectors:"@en . . . "Fortified Region of Metz"@en . . . . . "The Fortified Region of Metz comprised the central and most heavily fortified portion of the Maginot Line. The region was established in 1926 as a military organization for the French fortifications along the frontier with Luxembourg and Germany to the east of Longuyon in northeastern France, forming a shield to the north of the industrialized areas of Metz and Thionville. The region was dissolved as a military organization on 18 March 1940, its command personnel moving to the 42nd Army Corps. The region was divided into four sectors: \n* Fortified Sector of the Crusnes \n* Fortified Sector of Thionville \n* Fortified Sector of Boulay \n* Fortified Sector of Faulquemont The region was given the highest priority in funding, manning and equipment of all Maginot regions."@en . .