Featured battle : Eckeren

Part of The War of the Spanish Succession

Date : 30 June 1703

The Dutch holding the coastal sector under General Opdam were in an entrenched position at Eckeren when they were attacked by the French and Spaniards. The attack came as four columns in total 28 battalions and 49 squadrons outnumbering the Dutch by two to one. The Dutch fled leaving a considerable number of prisoners and a large quantity of materials of war.

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