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Forts of the Meuse in World War 1, The

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - World War I & II

Last Stocked on 10/7/2022

Product Info

Title
Forts of the Meuse in World War 1, The
Publisher
Category
Author
Clayton Donnell
Publish Year
2007
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394140
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR060
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR60

Description

On 29 October 1891, the new forts built around the cities of Liège and Namur, known as the 'forts of the Meuse', were turned over to the Belgian Army. This huge project produced 21 modern forts to defend the strategic rail, river and road arteries in the Oise and Condroz gaps. In August 1914, the German Army attempted a quick crossing of this area in order to reach France, but it took them 12 crucial days to destroy the fortresses. Containing maps, diagrams and photographs taken from private collections, this book explores the design, development and influence of the forts of the Meuse, highlighting the importance of their role during the opening battle of World War I.

Contents:

Introduction
Chronology
Design and development
Tour of the sites
The principles of defense
Life in the forts
The forts at war
Aftermath
The forts today
Bibliography
Glossary
Index