The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the fall of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defense lines in France; the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result; construction of a Rhine defense line began in September 1944. Steven J Zaloga examines the multiple phases of construction undertaken to strengthen the Westwall (Siegfried Line); to fortify many of the border villages; and finally to prepare for the demolition of the Rhine bridges. Using detailed maps; color artwork; and expert analysis; this book takes a detailed look at Germany's last line of defense.
#1362166 in Books Frontline Books 2015-10-09 2015-10-23Original language:English 9.30 x 1.10 x 6.20l; 1.10 #File Name: 1848327609240 pagesFrontline Books
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Fascinating Read from a Different PerspectiveBy Bev ThompsonPractically all of the other books about the U-boats that we've read were written by the German U-boat commanders; so this one; written by an "ordinary seaman" gives the reader a different perspective; in particular from down inside the boat. It's very interesting; especially with regard to what happened to the crew after the War; how they went from the U-boat; having been given orders to "hand over" their boat to the Allies; from France to Germany on foot; and what happened to them after that. A fascinating read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy Robert SmootInteresting. However; more a personal journal of the protagonist than history of the U-boat.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kindle Customer fire kindle is no good it sucksGREAT BOOK
