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- ISBN 9781846031144
- Weight: 247g
- Dimensions: 184 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 07 Feb 2007
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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On 29 October 1891, the new forts built around the cities of Liège and Namur, known as the 'forts of the Meuse', were turned over to the Belgian Army.
This huge project produced 21 modern forts to defend the strategic rail, river and road arteries in the Oise and Condroz gaps. In August 1914, the German Army attempted a quick crossing of this area in order to reach France, but it took them 12 crucial days to destroy the fortresses.
Containing maps, diagrams and photographs taken from private collections, this book explores the design, development and influence of the forts of the Meuse, highlighting the importance of their role during the opening battle of World War I.
Clayton Donnell has had a life-long fascination with the Brialmont forts built at Liège and Namur. He spent his early years living in Belgium, and often visited the sites of the forts. Over the years he has amassed a large collection of material relating to this period, and has translated much of it from French to English. His books include (co-written) Modern European Military Fortifications, 1870-1950: A Selected Annotated Bibliography (Praeger, 2004) and he has created websites on the forts of Liège and Namur. This is his first book for Osprey Publishing.
Hugh Johnson is a highly experienced and talented freelance digital illustrator who has completed a number of books for Osprey Publishing including New Vanguard 102: T-54 and T-55 Main Battle Tanks 1944–2004, New Vanguard 117: Jeeps 1941–45 and Fortress 030: Fort Eben Emael. He lives in Surrey, UK.
