{"product_id":"german-field-fortifications-1939-45","title":"German Field Fortifications 1939–45","description":"\u003cp\u003eGerman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WW2 Bunker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44298904567910,"sku":"9781841767611","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/4926\/4998\/files\/j97UNwd9W1qAsJiB02Mbwa_q_MuaJr_oP4eBWRQgTSQ.jpg?v=1767232294","url":"https:\/\/ww2bunker.com\/products\/german-field-fortifications-1939-45","provider":"WW2 Bunker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}