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German Field Fortifications 1939-45

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - World War I & II

Last Stocked on 10/10/2024

Product Info

Title
German Field Fortifications 1939-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Gordon Rottman
Publish Year
2004
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.25"
NKG Part #
2147394157
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR023
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR23

Description

The German Army of World War II considered itself an offensive, mobile force. The experiences in the trenches in World War I had done much to shape its concept of field fortification, and its mobile warfare ethos was intended to prevent the previous war's stalemate. This book addresses frontline defensive field fortifications, built by infantrymen using local materials, and includes rifle platoon positions, trenches, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, dugouts, shelters and more. It also covers anti-tank and anti-personnel obstacles, as well as field camouflage methods and construction methods. The integration of these positions into permanent systems and theatre-specific defenses are also discussed.