Название: Britain's Island Fortresses: Defence of the Empire 1796–1956
Автор: Bill Clements
Издательство: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1526740303
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Страниц: 320
Размер: 18,3 МБ
Язык: Английский
A study of how the Royal Navy defended the British Empire’s far-flung bases, from Bermuda to Hong Kong and beyond. Includes maps and photos.
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.