Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995 | Taschenbuch

Cover: 9781472825964 | Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995 | Edward C. Harris (u. a.) | Taschenbuch

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Beschreibung

Due to its location in the western North Atlantic some 600 miles off the Carolinas and halfway between Halifax in Canada and Jamaica in the West Indies, the island of Bermuda was a key naval haven for the Royal Navy over the centuries. It was vital for the Navy first in the development of its American colonies, then during its rivalry with the United States, and finally as allies with the United States. The need to defend its 64 miles of coastline and ports has resulted in the construction of about 50 forts from 1617 to 1945 even though its total land mass is only 20.6 square miles. This led to an incredible concentration of fortifications with 2.5 forts for every square mile. Today, the legacy of these defence efforts remain either as disused structures or parks scattered throughout Bermuda, many of them now popular tourist attractions. Using stunning commissioned artwork and meticulous research, this is the fascinating story of Britain's "Gibraltar of the West".

Über den Autor

Terrance McGovern has authored five books and numerous articles on fortifications, three of those books being for Osprey's Fortress Series (American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898-1945; Defenses of Pearl Harbor and Oahu 1907-50; American Coastal Defences 1885-1950). He has also published eleven books on coast defense and fortifications through Redoubt Press or CDSG Press. The CDSG Press ([...] is part of the US based Coast Defense Study Group (non-profit organization dedicated to the study of coastal fortifications), where Terry has been its Chairman and continues to be a long-time officer. He has also been the editor of the UK based Fortress Study Group annual journal, FORT. He also a director of the International Fortress Council and Council on America's Military Past.

Zusammenfassung

This title covers defences from a near-400 year period, giving this book appeal to a huge variety of enthusiasts of naval fortifications.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chronology
The Colonial Period 1612-1783
The Imperial Period 1783-1897
The First, Second and Cold War 1897-1995
Aftermath and Today
Bibliography/Further Reading
Glossary and Armament Gazette
Appendixes
Index

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2018
Genre:	Geschichte
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781472825964
ISBN-10:	1472825969
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Harris, Edward C. McGovern, Terrance
Illustrator:	Hook, Adam
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße:	249 x 184 x 15 mm
Von/Mit:	Edward C. Harris (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	22.02.2018
Gewicht:	0,214 kg

Artikel-ID: 109093707

Über den Autor

Zusammenfassung

This title covers defences from a near-400 year period, giving this book appeal to a huge variety of enthusiasts of naval fortifications.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2018
Genre:	Geschichte
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781472825964
ISBN-10:	1472825969
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Harris, Edward C. McGovern, Terrance
Illustrator:	Hook, Adam
Hersteller:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Maße:	249 x 184 x 15 mm
Von/Mit:	Edward C. Harris (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	22.02.2018
Gewicht:	0,214 kg