History of the Maginot Line by Marc Halter (English) Hardcover Book

Description: History of the Maginot Line by Marc Halter Contrary to popular opinion, the Maginot Line performed its duty without fault and fulfilled every role that was expected of it. After the war, the Line wrongly became the ideal scapegoat for the greatest military and political disaster ever suffered by France. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Contrary to what we have been told, the Maginot Line functioned perfectly and did everything that was expected of it. After the war, the Maginot Line wrongly became the ideal scapegoat for the greatest military and political disaster ever suffered by France.Marc Halter, author of this book, removes the mysteries that have long surrounded the legend of the Maginot Line. He explains the true history of these fortifications, their genesis, their functions, their construction, and the fierce fighting that took place in Alsace-Lorraine and in the Alps. He also restores the memory of the undefeated defenders of the fortress who can be counted among the first French Resistance fighters of 1940.Brian Chin, an American artist, brings a detailed knowledge of every aspect of this modern fortress system to his presentation of the settings and characters of this era. His realistic drawings bring us inside this closed world of concrete and reveal the secrets of this remarkable achievement.Author of numerous articles and essays, Marc Halter is President of Fort Schoenenbourg in Alsace and an expert on the Maginot Line, which he has presented to thousands of tourists from all over the world.Brian B. Chin has a degree in history from the University of California. He has worked in Hollywood for 20 years as artist He is the author of a book on the harbor defenses of San Francisco as well as a graphic album on the taking of a German fort at Metz in 1944.REVIEWS ..".rather neat history presentation."Military Modeling Review Quote "...rather neat history presentation." Details ISBN2952309256 Author Marc Halter Year 2011 ISBN-10 2952309256 ISBN-13 9782952309257 Media Book Format Hardcover Publication Date 2011-10-15 Short Title HIST OF THE MAGINOT LINE Pages 48 Publisher Moselle River Language English Illustrator Brian B. Chin Imprint Moselle river 1944 Place of Publication Metzervisse Country of Publication France DEWEY 940.542143 Illustrations Fully Illustrated Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137427398;

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