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Steven J. Zaloga Defense of the Rhine 1944–45 (Paperback) Fortress. 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. Further DetailsTitle: Defense of the Rhine 1944–45 Condition: New Description: A detailed look at the various defensive structures and preparations that Germany constructed for the defense of the Rhine. The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the autumn of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defence lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defence 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, colour artwork, and expert analysis, this book is a thorough examinations of Germany's last line of defence. Author: Steven J. Zaloga EAN: 9781849083874 Contributor: Adam Hook (Illustrated by) Country/Region of Manufacture: GB ISBN: 9781849083874 Format: Paperback Item Height: 248mm Item Length: 184mm Item Weight: 250g Illustrator: Adam Hook ISBN-10: 1849083878 Genre: Law & Politics Publisher: Osprey Publishing Release Date: 03/20/2011 Item Width: 7mm Language: English Series: Fortress Topic: Military History, History Release Year: 2011 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.