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Fortress Europe - From Stone to Steel Fortifications,1850 1945 (Hardcover)
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Fortress Europe - From Stone to Steel Fortifications,1850 1945 (Hardcover)
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A few of the fortifications and fortified lines of the world wars
are well known and have often been written about, illustrated and
studied. But they tend to distract attention from the wide range of
fixed defences constructed across Europe on an enormous scale after
the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, during a period of insecurity
and aggression. That is why this new, highly illustrated study,
which covers the entire continent, is so valuable. The authors
examine the major fortified positions and describe their strategic
purpose, their design and construction, and the role they played in
military planning and operations. The outstanding contribution of
the major military architects of the time is a key theme. The work
of S r de Rivi res, Brialmont and others had a major influence on
the course of the First World War and on the fortifications built
before and during the Second World War. Their approach is visible
in the designs for the Maginot Line, the East and West walls of
Germany, the Vallo Alpino in Italy, the Soviet Stalin and Molotov
lines, the Mannerheim and Salpa lines of Finland, the Greek Metaxas
Line, the Bene Line of Czechoslovakia as well as the defences built
by the Dutch and Scandinavians. The breadth of the coverage, the
degree of detail and the numerous illustrations make the book
essential reading and reference for anyone who has a special
interest in the world wars and the history of fortifications.
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