From the Siegfried Line to the Atlantic Wall to central Italy, this detailed guide to every level of defensive project in the Third Reich won't disappoint. It takes you inside Channel Islands' pillboxes, Normandy coastal gun positions, and emplaced tank turrets on the Gothic Line in Italy. The secretive world of Hitler's command bunkers is revealed in detail, and the principles and engineering of basic frontline defenses are explained, showing how the average German soldier prepared to stand his ground. There is also a dedicated chapter on special-purpose fortifications, including U-boat pens, V-weapon sites, and flak towers.

Introduction -- Hitleer's Headquarters - The Fuhrer's Command Bunker -- Protecting the Homeland - Germany's Border Defenses -- Defence of the Periphery - The Atlantic Wall -- Mountain Barriers - German Defensive Lines in Italy -- Etched in the Earth - Field Fortifications -- Specialist Fortifications - Protecting the U-Boats and V-Weapons -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index.