PILL BOXES ON THE WESTERN FRONT: A Guide to the Design, Construction and Use of concrete Pillboxes, 1914-1918

Oldham, Peter

ISBN 10: 0850524180 / ISBN 13: 9780850524185

Published by Pen and Sword Military, 2009

About this Item

Hardcover. NOT Ex-library. First published 1995. Very good condition. Dust jacket in excellent condition. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. X12.

Seller Inventory # 529WDE000GE5

Bibliographic Details

• Title: PILL BOXES ON THE WESTERN FRONT: A Guide to the Design, Construction and Use of concrete Pillboxes, 1914-1918
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850524180
• ISBN 13: 9780850524185
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: VeryGood

About this title

Synopsis

Investigating the logistical and political problems of supplying and manufacturing large structures using immense quantities of labour and materials, this is a study of the development and use of shell-proof protection for both sides in World War I. It explains how both adversaries in the conflict designed and developed patterns and fast-track systems, and goes on to describe how these were used in defence schemes to provide administrative and command centres, aid stations and artillery observation posts, as well as machine-gun posts. The book includes a gazetteer listing the remaining pillboxes and bunkers in Belgium and northern France, and many of the entries include historical details and information on their use in specific battles.

Review

"...comprehensive guide to an oft overlooked aspect of warfare...will provide you with all of the information you could possible ever need. Highly recommended."--Military Modelcraft International