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”.
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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
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Bermuda has been fortified since it was first occupied by the British in the 17th century, with some 50 forts constructed up to 1945. This new 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.
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Occupying a strategic position off the coast of North America, Bermuda has been a fortified site for the whole of the modern era, and this title will detail all of those fortifications.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781472825964
Publisert
2018-02-22
Utgiver
Vendor
Osprey Publishing
Vekt
215 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Aldersnivå
G, P, 01, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
64
Illustratør