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La Destruction des Usines Souterraines de la Zones d'Occupation en Autriche. [The Destruction of the Underground Factories in the Occupation Zones in Austria.] Fevrier-Mai 1947 [February-May 1947].
1st Ed., 2 Vols., 4to, (304x215mm): Vol. I, Texte: 50pp., 43 photos., several sketches & diagrams [Together with:] Vol. II, Croquis: 13 fldg. maps & plans. Imprimerie Nationale de France en Autriche: Commandement Superieur des Troupes Francais d'Occupation en Autriche, Commandement de Genie. [1947]
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The post-war dismantlement by French Engineers, using explosives & other means, of secret underground installations used by the Nazis in Austria, including those at Schwaz (an ancient silver mine, the tunnel systems being adapted for the manufacture of aircraft parts, manned by a combination of prisoner-of-war labour & forced labourers), Kematen (a deep valley & specially built tunnel system in the Tyrol, used for Messerschmidt production) & Hohenems, another installation in the mountains. During the spring of 1947 these underground factories were completely destroyed. This fine record includes a full account of this operation, as well as exceptional photos. & drawings/plans of the various factories. Attractive & rare production, VG throughout.
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