Fortress Third Reich: German Fortifications And Defense Systems In World War II
"A solid resource...A war history buff will be pleased if he gets it as a present." --The WargamerMarch 2004"Superb technical illustrations...Should be considered the standard English-language work in the field." --ChoiceFebruary 2004"The first and only comprehensive account of Germany's WWII defense systems...A fascinating study that deserves a large audience." --Military HeritageFebruary 2004"The first and only comprehensive account of Germany's World War II defense systems. Profusely illustrated...A fascinating study." --Military HeritageFebruary 2004"This book is a worthy addition to any military history library." --Journal of Military History01/01/04"'The book for the first time, brings together useful and new information on World War II fortifications throughout Europe. The information provided on the fortifications, auxiliary structures, weapons, and related equipment, with illustrations, is very valuable'. --Journal of Military HistoryWell researched and presented, very easy to get into. A good introduction to just how 'bonkers' (the sheer money and effort spent on these things defies belief) Europe had become in the first half of the last century. I used the book as one of my resources when visiting many of the continental fortifications , a couple of years back during a long trip, many of which are still intact, and not much consensus about what to do with much of it still prevails - 'Educational Monument'? Tourist Atrraction? Knock down and build a Mall? If your interested in Miltary History this book is a fine resource. --By Barry Wom