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Fortress France: The Maginot Line and French Defenses in World War II (Stackpole Military History Series)
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by J. E. Kaufmann, H. W. Kaufmann, and Tomasz Idzikowski
Sales Rank: 108615
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 224 pages
Published by: Stackpole Books December 10, 2007
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0811733955
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0811733953
Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Weighs: 15.2 ounces
Product Description
Between the world wars, France constructed a vast and complex array of defenses designed to prevent German forces from penetrating the French heartland as they had during World War I. Among these was the famous Maginot Line, the last of the great gun-bearing fortifications, but France also built defenses along its coasts and in its territories in North Africa. Fully illustrated with photos, maps, and drawings, Fortress France describes the design and construction of these fortifications, discusses French defensive doctrine and strategy, and explains why these efforts proved unable to stop the German attack in the spring of 1940. Includes finely detailed plans, diagrams, and schematics of forts, blockhouses, turrets, artillery pieces, tanks, and more.
About The Author
J. E. Kaufmann is a freelance researcher. He has published several books on fortifications and is the founder of Site O, an international group devoted to the study of fortifications. H. W. Kaufmann is an instructor at San Antonio College. Their other co-written books are The Maginot Line (9780275957193) and Maginot Imitations (9780275957209). They live in Texas.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Fortress France: The Maginot Line and French Defenses in World War II (War, Technology, and History) (Hardcover)
This small book is a wonderful introduction to the history and technical details of the Maginot Line. The author, not only describes the Maginot Line, but he also places the Maginot Line into context within the overall French strategy of defense in the 1920's and 1930's. He looks at the strategic plans that the French had developed before the outbreak of WWII, and at the attempt to modernize and rearm the French Army, Navy and Air Force during this time period. The author has included many wonderful drawings, maps and numerous useful tables of data about the Maginot Line, tanks, ships, aircraft etc. One unfortunate choice that the publisher made about the book was the decision not to use the many photos that the author had gathered, many from his own photo collection. The publisher wanted to limit the overall size and cost of the book. Therefore the author has compiled a CD-ROM to accompany the book that contains many photos and additional maps and interesting material taken from German Pre-1940 intelligence documents. The CD adds to the overall strength of this book. (...) I highly recommend this title to anyone interested in the Maginot Line and French Defense in 1940.
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