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Fort Eben Emael 1940
Author(s): Tim Saunders (Author)
- Publisher: Leo Cooper Ltd
- Publication Date: 9 Feb. 2005
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 1844152553
- ISBN-13: 9781844152551
Book Description
The seizure of the Belgian fortress stronghold at Eban Emael by German Airbourne 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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About the Author
Tim Saunders has written numerous best-selling BGE books including EPSOM, The Island, Hell’s Highway, Nijmegen.
