Constructed throughout the 1930s; the Maginot Line was supposed to form the ultimate defense 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 during World War II (1939-1945). While the Germans were able to smash through the lightly defended section of the line along the Meuse River; the line held at other key points. Ultimately the Maginot Line proved a failure; but the stiff resistance put up by some of the fortresses confirms the fighting ability of the French army during the invasion.
#2671285 in Books Birlinn 2006-10-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.26 x 1.00 x 6.36l; 1.27 #File Name: 184158424X256 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great for the naval buff who wants the nitty-gritty on Confederate raiders; runners; and rams from the Clyde builders.By ReadsALotThis very readable work on the Clyde community of "shipbuilders to the Rebels" reveals tidbits on the ships and the action not available from Bullock's contemporary history. There is evidence of deep research; you will discover (or learn more about) the building and fates of many warships which could not be delivered to a defeated Confederacy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy white tigerThe confederate merchant navy in Queen Victorias court!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Civilwar enlightenmentBy Richard A. BurnsThis is one of those books that fills in the information you wanted from a defferent presective. I have books on the blockcade runners;but this is from the Scottish builders view. I like the book it fills in some blanks for me. Good specs and builder imformation.
