Hitler's fortresses
Subtitle: German fortifications and defences 1939-45
By: edited by Chris McNab
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Oxford, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 396
ISBN-13: 9781782008286
Subjects: Fortification; Engineering and construction; World War, 1939-1945; History
Description: From the Siegfried Line to the Atlantic Wall to central Italy, this detailed guide to every level of defensive project in the Third Reich won't disappoint. It takes you inside Channel Islands' pillboxes, Normandy coastal gun positions, and emplaced tank turrets on the Gothic Line in Italy. The secretive world of Hitler's command bunkers is revealed in detail, and the principles and engineering of basic frontline defenses are explained, showing how the average German soldier prepared to stand his ground. There is also a dedicated chapter on special-purpose fortifications, including U-boat pens, V-weapon sites, and flak towers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 384-386) and index.