{"product_id":"defense-of-the-rhine-1944-45-9781849083874","title":"Defense of the Rhine 1944–45","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the autumn of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defence lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defence line began in September 1944. Steven J. Zaloga examines the multiple phases of construction undertaken to strengthen the Westwall (Siegfried Line), to fortify many of the border villages, and finally to prepare for the demolition of the Rhine bridges. Using detailed maps, colour artwork, and expert analysis, this book takes a detailed look at Germany's last line of defence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent book by one of Osprey's best authors, and it is recommended to those with any interest in World War II in the ETO, or in land defences in general -- Casemate: The Journal of the Fortress Study Group","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51864098570583,"sku":"9781849083874","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781849083874.jpg?v=1759921565","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/defense-of-the-rhine-1944-45-9781849083874","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}