Fort Eben Emael

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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 Niwi, 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.

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Title Statements

Full title :Fort Eben Emael / Tim Saunders.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2005.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Pen & Sword Military
Place of Publication:Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Language:eng
Publication Date:2005.

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

Description:208 pages : : illustrations, maps ; : 22 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1844152553, 9781844152551
oclc:ocm64454094
LC Classification:D763.B42
Dewey Decimal:940.54219346

The need for Eben Emael -- Fort Eben Emael -- German airborne and special forces -- German plans for invasion of the West -- The fly in -- The assault -- Holding their gains -- The advance to the bridges -- The second day -- The air attacks on the bridges -- Tour of the fort and bridges.

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