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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 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.Saunders, Tim is the author of 'Fort Eben Emael ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781844152551 and ISBN 1844152553.
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