Fortress France

Fortress France - Paperback

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Fortress France - Paperback

Fortress France - Paperback

by J. E. Kaufmann , H. W. Kaufmann
$16.95
$16.95

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by J. E. Kaufmann (Author), H. W. Kaufmann (Author)

  • Guide to the French defenses encountered by the German blitzkrieg in 1940
  • Includes finely detailed plans, diagrams, and schematics of forts, blockhouses, turrets, artillery pieces, tanks, and more

    Between the world wars, France constructed a vast and complex array of defenses designed to prevent German forces from penetrating the French heartland as they had during World War I. Among these was the famous Maginot Line, the last of the great gun-bearing fortifications, but France also built defenses along its coasts and in its territories in North Africa. Fully illustrated with photos, maps, and drawings, Fortress France describes the design and construction of these fortifications, discusses French defensive doctrine and strategy, and explains why these efforts proved unable to stop the German attack in the spring of 1940.

    Author Biography

    J. E. Kaufmann is a freelance researcher. He has published several books on fortifications and is the founder of Site O, an international group devoted to the study of fortifications. He lives in Texas. H. W. Kaufmann is an instructor at San Antonio College. He lives in Texas.

    Number of Pages: 224
    Dimensions: 0.69 x 8.94 x 6.06 IN
    Illustrated: Yes
    Publication Date: December 01, 2007
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    ISBN9780811733953
    Author J. E. Kaufmann , H. W. Kaufmann
    PublisherStackpole Books
    GenreHistory
    FormatPaperback
    PublishedDecember 2007
    LanguageENG- English
    Pages224
    Weight1.0 lb
    Target AudienceAdults
    Print SizeStandard Print

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