Fort Eben Emael 1940

Nonfiction, History, Military, Other, World War II
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Author: Tim Saunders ISBN: 9781783409365
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: October 19, 2005
Imprint: Pen and Sword Language: English
Author: Tim Saunders
ISBN: 9781783409365
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: October 19, 2005
Imprint: Pen and Sword
Language: English

The seizure of the Belgian fortress stronghold at Eban Emael by German Airborne and Special Forces was the dramatic opening shot in the Nazis’ devastating May 1940 offensive. Codenamed Operation GRANITE, it involved glider forces in a daring ‘coup de main’ operation achieving total surprise and success. The simultaneous assaults on key bridges on the Albert Canal are also described in graphic detail.

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The seizure of the Belgian fortress stronghold at Eban Emael by German Airborne and Special Forces was the dramatic opening shot in the Nazis’ devastating May 1940 offensive. Codenamed Operation GRANITE, it involved glider forces in a daring ‘coup de main’ operation achieving total surprise and success. The simultaneous assaults on key bridges on the Albert Canal are also described in graphic detail.

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