Defenses of Bermuda 1612–1995

Defenses of Bermuda 1612–1995
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 67
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ISBN-10 : 9781472825995
ISBN-13 : 1472825993
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Download or read book Defenses of Bermuda 1612–1995 written by Terrance McGovern and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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