HITLER'S FORTRESSES GERMAN FORTIFICATIONS AND DEFENCES 1939-1945 Hardcover Osprey Publishing Hitler had fortified Europe, from the roughest of field fortifications through to emplaced tank turrets in Italy, anti-aircraft defences for German cities and sprawling headquarters, while his own personal lairs loomed over the continent. This highly illustrated book reveals the epic nature of these fortifications, uncovering the strategic and tactical thinking behind their development. HITLER'S ARMIES A HISTORY OF THE GERMAN WAR MACHINE 1939-45 Hardcover Osprey Publishing Edited by Chris McNab Publisher’s Description: From the invasion of Poland in 1939 through to the final days of the Reich and the bitter fighting in the ruins of Berlin in 1945, the German Army of World War II remained a formidable fighting force on the ground right to the very last days of fighting. This illustrated study draws upon Osprey's archive of material to tell the story of Hitler's war machine.

ISBN: 9781782008286