Defenses of Bermuda 1612–1995 cover
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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”.

Table of Contents

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

Product details

Published 22 Feb 2018
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781472825964
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Fortress
Short code FOR 112
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Terrance McGovern

Terrance McGovern has authored five books and nume…

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Edward C. Harris

Dr. Edward C. Harris, MBE, JP, FSA is a well known…

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Adam Hook

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his wo…

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