Featured battle : Raab [Siege]

Part of The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Date : 15 June 1809 - 22 June 1809

Siege artillery did not come up until the 18th and began firing on the 20th. Only light casualties were suffered by both sides. The garrison were allowed to go free on condition that they would not fight against France or her allies again in 1809.

Eben-Emael & the Defence of Fortress Belgium 1940

Clayton Donnell
A well told, detailed story of dogged determination and immense courage of elements of the Belgian army. This is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the beginning of World War Two. The forts of Liege and Namur significantly contributed by their damaging effect on the Blitzkrieg. The last of the forts to surrender fell while the evacuation of the British from Dunkirk was in progress such was their tenacity.
The maps and illustrations are all of the same high standard as the text. The full glossary, list of abbreviations and equivalent ranks further aid the readers understanding. The main title is less than the book deserves as this book is about the full works of fortress Belgium.
We highly recommend Clayton Donnell’s work to you.

Pen & Sword Military, 2021