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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim SaundersPublisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd Imprint: Leo Cooper Ltd ISBN: 9781844152551ISBN 10: 1844152553 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 09 February 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTim Saunders has written numerous best-selling BGE books including EPSOM, The Island, Hell's Highway, Nijmegen. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |