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Fort Eben Emael 1940, PDF eBook

Fort Eben Emael 1940 PDF

Part of the Battleground Blitzkrieg 1940 series

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This WWII battlefield guide offers a detailed history of the Siege of Fort Eben Emael during the Nazi invasion of Belgiumwith maps and photos throughout.

On May 10th, 1940, German forces launched an attack on Fort Eben Emael on the Belgian-Dutch border. The seizure of the fortress stronghold by German Airborne and Special Forces was the dramatic opening shot in the Nazis devastating Belgian Campaign. Codenamed Operation GRANITE, it involved glider forces in a daring coup de main operation achieving total surprise and success.

This comprehensive guide to the Fort Eben Emael battleground offers extensive background information on the fort itself and the significance of the Nazi offensive. A detailed account of the two-day battle is supported by numerous photographs and maps. The simultaneous assaults on key bridges on the Albert Canal are also covered in graphic detail.

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