This highly informative book begins with an examination of the background to Germany's primary military objectives in relation To The western edge of their self-styled 'Fortress Europe' including the early foundation of shore defences in northern France And The deployment of rail-mounted armament designed to bring terror To The towns of England's south coast.In 1941, there was a switch in emphasis of the Atlantic Wall's role from attack to defence. Beach defences became more elaborate And The Nazi-controlled Todt Organisation began a massive building programme constructing new bunkers and reinforcing existing sites, using forced labour.Hitler appointed Rommel to formulate Germany's anti-invasion plans in early 1944. Thanks to ingenious planning, The Allies still had a few surprises for German High Command in the crucial weeks after D-Day.Using, In many cases, previously unpublished accounts of the soldiers on the ground this book follows Britain's 79th Armoured Division, Sir Percy Hobart's 'Funnies', As they utilised their unique tank weaponry to support the Allied infantry in decommissioning the Atlantic Wall. Eye witness reports and regimental diaries from the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division also describe how battle raged along the shoreline of Normandy And The Pas-De-Calais between the summer and winter of 1944 before the threat To The Allies' invasion force was finally nullified.Hitler's Atlantic Wall also includes information on war cemeteries along with travel information and accommodation suggestions and a guide To The relevant museums.