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.
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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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 (www.cdsg.org) 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.
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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
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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