Main entry:

Kaufmann, J. E.

Title & Author:

The Maginot Line : none shall pass / J.E. Kaufmann and H.W. Kaufmann.

Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1997.

Description:

xii, 151 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-148) and index.
Development of lines of fortifications -- The Maginot line: planning and designing -- The Ouvrages d'Artillerie -- Components of an ouvrage -- The Petits Ouvrages and lesser fortifications -- Supporting positions -- The Rhine defenses, new fronts, and alpine front -- The French army and fortress troops -- Reporters and spies -- The Maginot line at war -- Victory in the Alps.
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Summary:

After a history of the development of lines of fortifications in Europe and especially France, chapters detail the planning, design, and building of the Maginot Line during the WWII era, and describe its role in the war. Includes a glossary. c. Book News Inc.

ISBN:

0275957195 (alk.)
9780275957193 (alk.)

Subject:

Fortification France History 20th century.
Fortifications France Histoire 20e siècle.
Fortification
Maginotlinie.
Maginot Line (France)
France History German occupation, 1940-1945.
Maginot, Ligne (France)
France
France Maginot Line

Form/genre:

History

Added entries:

Kaufmann, H. W.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 277067
Call No.: BIB 211719
Status: Available