The Fortifications of Verdun 1874–1917
Clayton Donnell author Brian Delf illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:20th Apr '11
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Covers 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.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.
All in all this is a first-rate book and a useful addition to Osprey's Fortress series. If you are planning a trip to Verdun then I recommend you take a copy with you - Casemate: The Journal of the Fortress Study Group This is an excellent publication and highly recommended -- Military Modelcraft Magazine
ISBN: 9781849084123
Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 7mm
Weight: 250g
64 pages