German Field Fortifications 1939-45

The German Army of World War II considered itself an offensive, mobile force. The experiences in the trenches in World War I had done much to shape its concept of field fortification, and its mobile warfare ethos was intended to prevent the previous war's stalemate. This book addresses frontline defensive field fortifications, built by infantrymen using local materials, and includes rifle platoon positions, trenches, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, dugouts, shelters and more. It also covers anti-tank and anti-personnel obstacles, as well as field camouflage methods and construction methods. The integration of these positions into permanent systems and theatre-specific defences are also discussed.

German Field Fortifications 1939-45 features in the following genres: European history, Military history, Second World War, Land forces and warfare, Battles and campaigns

German Field Fortifications 1939-45 is available in Paperback

German Field Fortifications 1939-45 was written by Gordon L Rottman, Ian Palmer and published by Osprey Publishing

German Field Fortifications 1939-45 has 64 pages

Yes it is part of Fortress series

£13.49