6 edition of Hitler"s Atlantic Wall found in the catalog.
Hitler"s Atlantic Wall
Anthony Saunders
Published
2007
by Sutton Pub. in London
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Statement | Anthony Saunders |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | D756.3 .S28 2007 |
The Physical Object | |
Format | paperback |
Pagination | viii, 216 p. |
Number of Pages | 216 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL22846036M |
ISBN 10 | 9780750945547 |
LC Control Number | 2008431536 |
This well-illustrated book describes the massive effort that the occupying Nazi forces put into the construction of the Eastern section of the Atlantic Wall. While the D-Day invasion was unaffected by the fortifications in this area, they still posed a significant threat. With the ever-growing interest in Hitler's Atlantic Wall, it comes as a surprise that so little has been written about it in the English language - until now, that is. In this, the first substantial work in English, author Tony Saunders takes a critical look at the history of the wall, how it was built, what was built and the role it played in the.
"In Fortress Europe: Hitler's Atlantic Wall military historian Lt.-Col. George Forty provides a detailed account of the construction, manning and defence of the Atlantic Wall in that crucial period before and during the Allied invasion in June Hitler's Atlantic Wall Anthony Saunders. 69 likes. Hitler's Atlantic Wall is an ebook about the bunkers and gun emplacements along the French coast and Followers:
Buy Hitlers Atlantic Wall - Yesterday and Today (WWII Historic Battlefields) by Leo Marriott and Simon Forty George Forty (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible s: Hitler's Atlantic Wall: Normandy: Construction and Destruction Read description This highly informative book begins with an examination of the background to Germany's primary military objectives in relation to the western end of their self-styled 'Fortress Europe' including the early foundation of shore defences in northern France.
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Part of Pen & Sword's BATTLEGROUND series, Paul Williams' HITLER'S ATLANTIC WALL details the various beach defenses built by the Germans along Normandy's beaches and their ultimate fate. Part travelogue, part history, it's a wonderful, well-illustrated addition to the literature on D-Day/5(11).
Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, by Anthony Saunders, is a well-researched and written story of how Germany tried to prevent an Hitlers Atlantic Wall book by the Allies in France/5(22). Hitler's Atlantic Wall: From Southern France to Northern Norway, Yesterday and Today (Then & Now) Hardcover – Aug by Simon Forty (Author), Leo Marriott (Editor) See all 2 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions/5(5).
Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, by Anthony Saunders, is a well-researched and written story of how Germany tried to prevent an invasion by the Allies in France/5(22). ‘Hitler’s Atlantic Wall’ is an authoritative and informative account which serves as a guide for tourist and enthusiast alike, while shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of the Second World War that had important consequences for both the Allies and Germany/5.
‘Hitler’s Atlantic Wall’ is an authoritative and informative account which serves as a guide for tourist and enthusiast alike, while shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of the Second World War that had important consequences for both the Allies and Germany/5(22).
This highly informative book begins with an examination of the background to Germany's primary military objectives in relation to the western end of their self-styled 'Fortress Europe' including the early foundation of shore defenses in northernHitlers Atlantic Wall book was a switch in emphasis of the Atlantic Wall's role from attack to defense.4/5.
Smashing Hitler's Atlantic Wall book. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. “A detailed and factual account of a number of key attacks /5. HITLER’S ATLANTIC WALL From Southern France to Northern Norway, Yesterday and Today By George Forty, Leo Marriott and Simon Forty Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1 7.
Ok, you might say; anyone can do a bit of aerial photography, but the style of these books is a real plus and the good work continues with this newest offering. This time round the team turn their attention to the Atlantic Wall focusing on the construction, usage and remnants of the vast belt of concrete built by the Germans from France to Norway.
The Atlantic Wall was the name given to a massive coastal defensive structure built on Hitler’s orders that stretched all the way from Norway, along the Belgium and French coastline to the Spanish border.
The Atlantic Wall covered a distance of 1, miles and it formed the main part of Hitler’s ‘Fortress Europe’. Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, by Anthony Saunders, is a well-researched and written story of how Germany tried to prevent an invasion by the Allies in France/5(26).
Simon Forty has been working in publishing as commissioning editor and author for 35 years. He has co-authored with Leo Marriott a series of books on the Normandy Campaign, including The Normandy Battlefields: D-Day & the Bridgehead () and Hitler's Atlantic Wall ().
A keen cyclist he has toured the Normandy battlefields many times. show /5(3). Hitler conceived the Atlantic Wall during World War II as a line of impregnable fortifications along the western coast of Europe to protect his newly conquered empire from seaborne invasion.
This work examines the reasons behind Hitler Directive 51 in building the Atlantic Wall. Read "Hitler's Atlantic Wall Pas de Calais" by Paul Williams available from Rakuten Kobo. This well-illustrated book describes the massive effort that the occupying Nazi forces put into the construction of the Brand: Pen & Sword Books.
The Atlantic Wall (German: Atlantikwall) was an extensive system of coastal defence and fortifications built by Nazi Germany between andalong the coast of continental Europe and Scandinavia as a defence against an anticipated Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe from the United Kingdom, during World War lled by: Nazi Germany.
Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, by Anthony Saunders, is a well-researched and written story of how Germany tried to prevent an invasion by the Allies in France/5(24). So what this book, called The Atlantic Wall, is really about, is, erm, well, it's not the Atlantic Wall.
It is a book about the plans the Germans had to defend against the threat of an Allied invasion. A subject most readers will already be fully informed of.
It is very vague about the building of the Atlantic Wall and concentrates more on the logistical problems they had constructing it, and without Reviews: 5. After 70 years, the Atlantic Wall is still a remarkable reminder of the war years, and one that continues to fascinate.
About The Author Leo Marriott has written numerous books on aviation, naval and military subjects including Treaty Cruisers, Catapult Aircraft, Jets at Sea and Early Jet Fighters: British and American This well-illustrated book describes the massive effort that the occupying Nazi forces put into the construction of the Eastern section of the Atlantic Wall.
While the D-Day invasion was unaffected by the fortifications in this area, they still posed a significant threat. This came from the Pages:. With the ever-growing interest in Hitler's Atlantic Wall, it comes as a surprise that so little has been written about it in the English language.
This work takes a critical look at the history of the wall, how it was built, what was built and the role it played.This highly informative book begins with an examination of the background to Germany's primary military objectives in relation to the western end of their self-styled 'Fortress Europe' including the early foundation of shore defences in northern France.
Inthere was a switch in emphasis of the Atlantic Wall's role from attack to defence.Get this from a library! Hitler's Atlantic wall. [Geroge Forty] -- A detailed account of the usefullnes effectiveness and the necissity of the Atlantic Wall to Hitler and Germanys advances in World War II.