Osprey Publishing FOR102 Fortress Defense of the Rhine 1944–45

Osprey PublishingSKU: OSP00061102

Description

Description

The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the fall of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defense lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defense line began in September 1944. Steven J Zaloga examines the multiple phases of construction undertaken to strengthen the Westwall (Siegfried Line), to fortify many of the border villages, and finally to prepare for the demolition of the Rhine bridges. Using detailed maps, color artwork, and expert analysis, this book takes a detailed look at Germany's last line of defense.

Product details

Published Mar 22 2011
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781849083874
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 55 b/w; 7 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Fortress
Short code FOR 102
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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