Fortress Third Reich : German fortifications and defense systems in World War II / J.E. Kaufmann & H.W. Kaufmann ; illustrations by Robert Jurga.

Main entry:

Kaufmann, J. E.

Title & Author:

Fortress Third Reich : German fortifications and defense systems in World War II / J.E. Kaufmann & H.W. Kaufmann ; illustrations by Robert Jurga.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

Description:

xi, 369 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-362) and index.
Ch. 1. The Lights Went Out -- Ch. 2. From the Ruins of the Second Reich -- Ch. 3. Rearming and Fortifying the Reich: The Wehrmacht Prepares -- Ch. 4. Blitzkrieg to Victory 1939 to 1942 -- Ch. 5. Years of Retreat 1942 to 1944 -- Ch. 6. Desperation and Defeat 1944 to 1945 -- App. 1. Armored Parts for Fortifications -- App. 2. Concrete Specifications -- App. 3. Atlantic Wall Fortresses 1944-1945 -- App. 4. Evaluation of Bomb and Heavy Naval Guns on Fortifications.

Summary:

This is a comprehensive account of Germany's World War II-era fortifications and defense, supplemented by scores of remarkable technical drawings. 180 illustrations.

Resources:
Book review (H-Net)
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

0306812398
9780306812392

Subject:

Fortification Germany History 20th century.
World War, 1939-1945 Germany Engineering and construction.
Antiaircraft artillery.
Fortifications Allemagne Histoire 20e siècle.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 Allemagne Génie et construction.
Artillerie antiaérienne.
antiaircraft guns.
Fortification
Germany History, Military 20th century.
Allemagne Histoire militaire 20e siècle.
Germany

Form/genre:

Military history
History

Added entries:

Kaufmann, H. W.
Jurga, Robert M.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 277807
Call No.: BIB 212889
Status: Available

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