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Britain's island fortresses /

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 defenses. The author describe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Clements, W. H. (William Holliwell), 1937- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK : Pen & Sword Military, [2019]
Subjects:
Fortification > Great Britain > History.
Fortification > Colonies > Great Britain > History.
Great Britain > Defenses.
Great Britain > Colonies > Defenses.
Great Britain > Colonies > History, Naval.
Great Britain > History, Naval.
Great Britain > History, Military.

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