The Fortifications of Verdun 1874-1917 - Fortress

Clayton Donnell, Brian Delf

Paperback (20 Apr 2011)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Featuring illustrations throughout, this concise volume explores the development of the fortress of Verdun and the climactic battle that took place around it.

The ring of fortifications protecting the city of Verdun on the Meuse River would become critical in the infamous battle of World War I. This book examines these fortifications, including the famous forts of Douaumont and Vaux that saw some of the fiercest fighting during the battle.

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Book information

ISBN:	9781849084123
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Pub date:	20 Apr 2011
DEWEY:	355.70944381
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	64
Weight:	234g
Height:	184mm
Width:	218mm
Spine width:	6mm