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The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the autumn of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defence lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defence line began in September 1944. Steven J. Zaloga examines the multiple phases of construction undertaken to strengthen the Westwall (Siegfried Line), to fortify many of the border villages, and finally to prepare for the demolition of the Rhine bridges. Using detailed maps, colour artwork, and expert analysis, this book takes a detailed look at Germany's last line of defence.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139781849083874
eBay Product ID (ePID)99757295
Product Key Features
Number of Pages64 Pages
Publication NameDefense of the Rhine 1944-45
LanguageEnglish
SubjectGovernment, History
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorSteven J. Zaloga
SeriesFortress
Dimensions
Item Height248 mm
Item Weight250 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorSteven J. Zaloga