The 100th title in the Fortress series, this book describes and examines the Führerhauptquartiere – the 14 or so headquarters built for Hitler, including the Führerbunker, the Wolfsschanze, and the Eagle's Nest.
After completing an Honours Degree in History at the University
of Lancaster, Neil Short gained a Master's Degree in
Military History at the University of Leeds. He has published
numerous books on fortifications, including a number of titles for
Osprey. He lives with his wife and family in Bristol, UK.
Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an
illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical
reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on the Aztecs,
the Greeks, several 19th-century American subjects, and a number of
books in the Fortress series. His work features in exhibitions and
publications throughout the world.
"This is an interesting volume. In addition to describing the camps, it offers interesting insights to the command relationships in Nazi Germany." --Bolling Smith, The Coast Defense Journal "This volume examines and describes the more than a dozen fortified headquarters built for Nazi dictator Adolph Hitler throughout World War II. It illustrates the text devoted to these sites with a nice variety of custom graphics, photographs, and other art, much of it previously unpublished ... a solid addition to the Fortress series, a worthy claimant to its 100th volume, and an interesting and informative read." --Skirmisher Forum "In addition to drawings and photos of some of the sites, there are also some charts showing the amount of man hours and concrete used on these command sites ... One point of interest is that the author attempts to relate how these sites fit into Hitler's personality." --J.E. Kaufmann, Site O "If you have an interest in Hitler, the Third Reich, command and control facilities, fortresses, or Götterdämmerung architecture, this is an interesting book. Good photographs and illustrations keep one's graphic interest. Recommended." --Frederick Boucher, AeroScale "...provides a fine introduction to Hitler's command fortifications. The result is a specific, in-depth feature perfect for any World War II colelction!" --The Midwest Book Review "...a fascinating look into something that one rarely thinks of when it comes to military history." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness (October 2010)
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