The Fortifications of Verdun 1874-1917
64 page book.
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and is no longer available.List price: $18.95You pay: $13.69(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Osprey BooksStock Number: OSP FOR103View all products of type "Fortifications" Author: Clayton Donnell
Illustrator: Brian Delf
About this book
The ring of fortifications protecting the city of Verdun on the Meuse River would become critical in the infamous battle of World War I. This book examines these fortifications, including the famous forts of Douaumont and Vaux that saw some of the fiercest fighting during the battle.
Contents
- Introduction
- Chronology
- Design and development
- Tour of the site
- Principles of defence
- The living site
- The site in war
- Aftermath
- The site today
- Bibliography
- Glossary
- Index
Paperback; April 2011; 64 pages; ISBN: 978184908412