Pillboxes on the Western Front: Guide to the Design, Construction and Use of Concrete Pillboxes, 1914-18

Oldham, Peter

ISBN 10: 0850524180 / ISBN 13: 9780850524185

Published by Leo Cooper, London, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Pillboxes on the Western Front: Guide to the...

Publisher: Leo Cooper, London

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Many plates plus drawings plus maps

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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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