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Defense of the Rhine 1944-45

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - World War I & II

MSRP old price: $18.95


Product Info

Title
Defense of the Rhine 1944-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Steven Zaloga
Publish Year
2011
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147445062
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR102
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR102

Description

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 defense lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defense 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, color artwork, and expert analysis, this book takes a detailed look at Germany's last line of defense.