Language: German
The book describes the history of Swiss fortifications, with emphasis on the 19th and 20th century.
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The history of the Swiss Fortifications
The history of the Swiss Fortifications
The history of the Swiss Fortifications
Description
In this absolutely magnificent book the authors describe the history of Swiss fortifications - with emphasis on those built in the 19th and 20th century. It is entirely written in the German language and contains chapters on: - The development of Swiss fortification between 1815 and 1921 - Fortress St. Gotthard - men and weapons between rocks and stones - The fortifications of South-Tessin - Fortress Saint-Maurice: defenceline in the valley of the river Rhone - The forts of Hauenstein and Murten in World War One - The Interbellum, World War Two and the present situation. FANTASTIC book - THE BEST book on Swiss fortifications. It is illustrated with more than 150 photos, plans, drawings and maps - some in colour. |
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| Original title | Die Geschichte der schweizerischen Landesbefestigung |
| Author | Fuhrer, Lüem, Rapin, Rapold & Senn |
| Languages | German |
| Subject | CF - Modern fortifications - 20th century |
| Period | Mostly 19th and 20th Century |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Categories | Photobooks, Textual books, Antiquarian books, Drawings, Plans and maps |
