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".
| ISBN: | 9781472825964 |
| Publication date: | 22nd February 2018 |
| Author: | Terrance C McGovern, Edward Harris |
| Illustrator: | Adam Hook |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 64 pages |
| Series: | Fortress |
| Genres: |
Military history Architecture: castles and fortifications Naval forces and warfare War and defence operations |
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".
Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995 features in the following genres: Military history, Architecture: castles and fortifications, Naval forces and warfare, War and defence operations
Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995 is available in Paperback
Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995 was written by Terrance C McGovern, Edward Harris and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995 has 64 pages
Yes it is part of Fortress series
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