THE SIEGFRIED LINE: Then and Now

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Three distinct sections: First, an in-depth analysis of the German 'Westwall' defense system built between 1936 and 1944, including the build phases, the organization of the workforce, and the political background. Second, the Allied campaign to overcome the defenses of the Siegfried Line through the winter of 1944/45 with a focus on three major operations by the US, British, and Canadian armies. Third, examines the perception of the Westwall in the 80 years since the war and then outlines a battlefield tour guide of those elements that still survive. This book includes maps, photographs, and illustrations, including 140 color photos.