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German Defences in Italy in World War II

Neil Short Chris Taylor

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English
Osprey
20 May 2012
Series: Fortress
In 1943, Hitler ordered his forces to occupy the Italian mainland to protect the Third Reich's 'soft underbelly'. After the successful Allied landings in Salerno, the Germans fought a series of hard, rearguard actions as the Allies slowly pushed north up the peninsula towards the Alps. These actions were based around the construction of a series of defensive lines, including: the Gustav Line, anchored on Monte Cassino, the Hitler Line, the Caesar Line, and the Gothic Line. This book explores the development and form of these defensive systems, examining the key fortifications in visual depth and discussing their fate in the wake of the Allied onslaught.
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Illustrated by:   Chris Taylor
Imprint:   Osprey
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   No. 45
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 184mm,  Spine: 7mm
Weight:   220g
ISBN:   9781841769387
ISBN 10:   184176938X
Series:   Fortress
Pages:   57
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

After completing an Honours Degree in History at the University of Lancaster, Neil Short gained a Master's Degree in Military History at the University of Leeds. He is a fully qualified Management Accountant working for the Ministry of Defence, but in his spare time undertakes research on World War II. He is currently writing a book on tank turrets. Neil lives and works in Bristol, UK.

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