The Atlantic Wallbreached in a single day on June 6, 1944has long been the subject of debate regarding its utility and true value. To some, it was a useless fortress; to others, an illusion or even a myth. Yet, the historical reality of the Atlantic Wall lies somewhere between these extremes, embodied in the thousands of bunkers built in record time along the entire coastline of occupied Europestretching from northern Norway to the foothills of the Pyrenees in France. What remains of this colossal fortification system some seventy years later? This book is a fully revised and expanded edition featuring updated content. It includes over 1,600 photographs, maps, and documents, taking the reader on a journey to Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France to discover the Walls most impressive remnants.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Durrieu, Alain
Title
Le Mur de l'Atlantique
Details
French text, paperback, over 1,600 photos, documents, and maps, large format. Batz-sur-Mer: Éditions le Grand Blockhaus, 2022. 328 pages.
