Description
Description
In the summer of 1940, Britain asked itself not 'will Hitler invade?' but 'when?' SEALION, the German invasion plan, provoked the construction of pillboxes, coastal defences, heavy-gun emplacements and anti-aircraft batteries, as well as the formation of the Home Guard and covert groups. Later, new dangers replaced SEALION: radar detection systems were expanded during the Blitz years, as were intelligence-gathering systems and listening posts. From 1944, Britain was again faced with a deadly threat, Hitler's 'Vengeance weapons'. This title provides a concise assessment of Britain's defensive systems, and presents a vivid picture of war on the home front.
Product details
Published | May 25 2004 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 64 |
ISBN | 9781841767673 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 28 b/w; 32 col |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Series | Fortress |
Short code | FOR 20 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |