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- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “An exceptional copy”
- ISBN
- 9781472825964
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472825969
ISBN-13
9781472825964
eBay Product ID (ePID)
236846671
Product Key Features
Book Title
Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Naval, Caribbean & West Indies / General
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Hook, Adam, Yes
Genre
History
Book Series
Fortress Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
7.8 Oz
Item Length
7.2 in
Item Width
9.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
...meticulously researched and includes numerous period photos, current photos, maps, and illustrations of what Bermuda's early fortifications would have looked like. I'd recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the islands of Bermuda and it's history. - IPMS / USA
Series Volume Number
112
Dewey Decimal
359.7097299
Table Of Content
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
Synopsis
Due to its location in the western North Atlantic between the Carolinas, 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"., Bermuda has been fortified since it was first occupied by the British in the 17th century. This up-to-date study describes these fortifications in detail and will appeal to the many visitors that come to the islands each year, as well as those interested in Caribbean fortresses., 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 defense 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.", Despite its limited land mass, Bermuda has occupied an important military position between America and Europe for almost 400 years. It was a key naval base for the Royal Navy after the American War of Independence in 1783, and defending its 64-mile coastline and ports over the centuries has resulted in the construction of over 90 forts and batteries, leading it to be dubbed the "Gibraltar of the West." In 1941, America assumed the primary role of defending Bermuda, resulting in the addition of many military installations. This meticulously researched and superbly illustrated book provides an overview of the design, defensive features, and operational history of Bermuda's fortifications from the settlement of the islands in 1612 to the closure of the last military site in 1995, as well as the fate of these fortifications. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
VA460.B46
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