Author: Mrazek, James E. Title: The Fall of Eben Emael
Description: Novato [CA], Presidio Press, (1991). Reprint, org.boards. 23x16cm, 192 pp. Textual photos & maps. Some rubbing. Some small binding spots. VG. dustwrapper. ¶ Contents: Belgium's Geographic Dilemma; The Impregnable Fortress; A Matter of Utmost Urgency; Forging the Spearhead; Sharpening the Edges; Witzig's Mishap; L'Alerte!; Opening the Road to Dunkirk; Where is Witzig?; The Defenders Take Stock; Counter-attack!; The Glidermen Take Control; 'P' Meier's Private War; The 'Blitzkrieg' Catches Up; Surrender; Hitler's Military Genius; Epilogue; Appendix I: Weapons and Explosives Carried by Assault Force Granite; Appendix II: Organisation of Assault Force Granite; Appendix III: DFS 230 Assault Glider.
Keywords: Military History, Battle of the Meuse, Fort d'Eben-Emael, Occupied Belgium, German Invasion, World War Two, Nazi Germany, ,
Price: US$ 56.00 Seller: Expatriate Bookshop of Denmark
- Book number: BOOKS008703I