The Forts of the Meuse in World War I Tapa blanda - 2007

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Osprey Publishing, 2007. Slim paperback, extensively illustrated. Contents clean and unmarked. Some slight wear., spine slightly bent out of alignment.

Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 64 pages, FOR060. On October 29, 1891, the new forts built around the cities of Liege and Namur, known as the "Forts of the Meuse," were turned over to the Belgian Army. The huge project, which had begun in 1888 and cost 71.6 million Belgian Francs, required over 9,000 workers to complete. It produced 21 modern forts that could defend the strategic rail, river, and road arteries passing through narrow gaps to the flat, open plains of Flanders. The Forts of the Meuse were the creation of General Brialmont, one of the foremost military engineers of his time. The development of new and more powerful artillery meant that Brialmont's forts were made of concrete, featuring underground barracks, storerooms, and guns protected in revolving steel turrets. In August 1914, the German Army attempted a quick crossing of this area in order to reach France, but it took them 12 days to destroy the fortresses, with the 30,000 Belgian troops putting up a valiant fight.… Leer más

Osprey Publishing, 2007-02-27. paperback. Used: Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-02-26. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Signature on title page. Softcover. Very Good condition. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Clear Text. Minor shelf-wear. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

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Osprey Publishing, 2007-02-27. paperback. Used:Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-02-27. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!