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German Field Fortifications 1939–45
German Field Fortifications 1939–45
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Condition: Like New
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German Field Fortifications 1939–45 examines how the Wehrmacht’s self-conception as a mobile, offensive force was reconciled with the persistent need for frontline defensive works; drawing on the legacy of World War I trenchcraft, the book documents infantry-constructed positions—rifle platoon emplacements, trenches, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, dugouts and shelters—alongside anti-tank and anti-personnel obstacles, camouflage practices, construction techniques and the ways these fieldworks were integrated into theatre-specific and more permanent defensive systems. The study places these technical details in the broader historical context of German tactical doctrine, offering readers a clear view of how defensive practice functioned at the platoon and company level across 1939–45.
Published by Osprey Publishing (Bloomsbury imprint), ISBN 9781841767611, this is an illustrated technical/reference study and tactical/doctrinal overview aimed at military historians and enthusiasts; the format emphasizes detailed technical illustrations and diagrams typical of Osprey’s illustrated studies. Author Gordon L. Rottman is a prolific military historian and frequent Osprey contributor. The provided data does not specify the presence or rarity of maps or period photographs, so purchasers should consult the edition listing for those particulars.
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Basic Bibliographic Info
German Field Fortifications 1939–45
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (Bloomsbury imprint)
Format: Illustrated technical / reference study
Theaters of War Covered
Main Nations and Forces
Type of Book
Technical reference on military engineering
Illustrated study of field fortification design and employment
Tactical / doctrinal overview (infantry-level defensive practice)
Focus and Scope
Weapons, Equipment and Fortification Elements
Field-constructed bunkers, shelters and overhead cover
Visual and Illustrative Content
Subject Keywords (Content-Verified)
World War II – German Army field defenses
Field fortifications – design and construction
Infantry defensive tactics
Camouflage and concealment of positions
Obstacle planning and defensive belts (mines, wire, ditches)
Platoon and company strongpoints
Static vs mobile defense concepts in German doctrine
Form, Audience and Use
Military history reference
Academic / enthusiast study of fortification practice
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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