The German Fortress of Metz 1870–1944

The German Fortress of Metz 1870–1944 cover

The German Fortress of Metz 1870–1944

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Following the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, the German Army began to construct a fortress line from Strasbourg to Luxembourg to protect their new territory, the centrepiece of which was the great Moselstellung (Moselle Position) of Metz / Thionville. Illustrated with rare photographs and full-colour cutaway artwork, this book examines the design and development of the fortress and analyses its use in combat, focusing particularly on the part it played in holding up General Patton's Third Army's advance across France in 1944.

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Published 10 Sep 2008
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846033025
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 6 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Fortress
Short code FOR 78
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Clayton Donnell

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Brian Delf

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