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Maginot Line 1940

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Maginot Line 1940

Battles on the French Frontier
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Constructed throughout the 1930s, the Maginot Line was supposed to form the ultimate defence against a German invasion of France. However, different sections of the line were built at different times and the strength of various sections varied widely. During their Blitzkrieg invasion, the Germans were able to identify these weak points and focus their attacks against them. This book uses new maps and period photographs to tell the story of the five German operations launched against the Maginot Line. While the Germans were able to smash through the lightly defended section of the line along the Meuse River, at other points the line held. Although ultimately the Maginot Line was to prove a failure, the stiff resistance put up by some of the fortresses confirms the fighting ability of the French army during the invasion.

Author Biography:

Marc Romanych is a retired US Army combat arms officer. He has a BA in History from the University of Maryland and an MA in International Relations from St Mary's University. Interested in the Maginot Line since 1995, Marc has extensively explored its fortifications. He is a member of Association du P.O. de Sentzich, a Maginot Line preservation group. Marc lives near Baltimore, Maryland. The author lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Release date NZ
February 10th, 2010
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Illustrated by John White
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Imprint
Osprey Publishing
Pages
96
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series
Dimensions
184x248x10
ISBN-13
9781846034992
Product ID
3773729

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