Britain's island fortresses : defence of the Empire 1756-1956 / Bill Clements.
Britain's island fortresses : defence of the Empire 1756-1956 / Bill Clements.
Britain's island fortresses : defence of the Empire 1756-1956 / Bill Clements.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, 2019.
Call Numbers
G 2019/6025
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xxx, 274 pages : illustrations, maps, photos ; 25 cm
Content type
text
still image
cartographic image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Publication information
Publisher
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, 2019.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2019.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
During the 19th Century the Royal Navy played a key role defending the expanding British Empire. As sail gave way to steam power, there was a pressing requirement for coaling stations and dock facilities across the world's oceans. These strategic bases needed fixed defences. The author describes in detail, with the aid of historic photographs, maps...
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Full title
Britain's island fortresses : defence of the Empire 1756-1956 / Bill Clements.
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Date Copyright
©2019
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Call Numbers
G 2019/6025
Record Identifier
74VKaw3oEJ4Z
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaw3oEJ4Z
Other Identifiers
ISBN
1526740311 electronic book
9781526740304 hardcover
1526740303 hardcover
9781526740311 electronic book
DDC
355.7
MMS ID
991024283309002626
