Table of Contents

Illustrations Introduction The Development of Lines of Fortifications The Maginot Line: Planning and Designing The Ouvrage d'Artillerie Components of an Ouvrage The Petits Ouvrages and Lesser Fortifications Supporting Positions The Rhine Defenses, New Fronts, and Alpine Fronts The French Army and Fortress Troops Reporters and Spies The Maginot Line at War Victory in the Alps Conclusion Bibliography Glossary Index

Promotional Information

The first book in English to fully explain the fortifications of the Maginot line, analyzing why the French opted for this defensive system and what the consequences were during the battles of World War II.

About the Author

J. E. KAUFMANN is an Adjunct Faculty member at Palo Alto Junior College and a public high school social studies teacher. H. W. KAUFMANN is Lecturer in Foreign Languages at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Reviews

"This solid work should be included in any collection that devotes resources to the history of modern France, World War II, or the history of fortifications. It makes a solid contribution to an understanding of all three subjects."-

?This solid work should be included in any collection that devotes resources to the history of modern France, World War II, or the history of fortifications. It makes a solid contribution to an understanding of all three subjects.?-???