Fort Eben Emael: Battleground Blitzkreig 1940 Paperback / softback
by Tim Saunders
Paperback / softback
Description
The seizure of the Belgian fortress stronghold at Eban Emael by German Airbourne and Special Forces was the dramatic opening shot in the Nazis' devastating May 1940 offensive. Codenamed Operation GRANITE, it involved glider forces in a daring coup de main" operation achieving total surprise and success.
The simultaneous assaults on key bridges on the Albert Canal are also described in graphic detail."
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:160 pages, Illustrated
- Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Publication Date:09/02/2005
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- ISBN:9781844152551
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:160 pages, Illustrated
- Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Publication Date:09/02/2005
- Category:
- ISBN:9781844152551