Defenses Of Bermuda 1612–1995 (fortress)
by Terrance McGovern /
2018 / English / PDF
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Bermuda has played an importantmilitary role between America
and Europe for almost 400 years due to itslocation in the Western
North Atlantic some 635 miles off the Carolinas halfwaybetween
Halifax and Jamaica. Bermuda was a key naval base for the Royal
Navyafter the American Revolution in 1783, and ultimately as allies
with the UnitedStates. Defending its coastline (64 miles) and ports
has been vital, resultingin the construction of over ninety forts
and batteries, even though its totalland mass is only 20.6 square
miles. This concentration of fortifications (4.4forts per square
mile), British possession, and its small size led to Bermudagaining
the informal title of the "Gibraltar of the West". Today,
thelegacy of these defense works remains either as disused
structures or parksscattered throughout Bermuda. The book provides
an overview of their design,features, and operational history of
Bermuda's fortifications from thesettlement of the islands in 1612
to the closure of the last defense base in1995, as well as what has
happened to these fortifications since that time, andwhich are the
best ones to visit today through meticulous research and
stunningcommissioned color artwork.
Bermuda has played an importantmilitary role between America
and Europe for almost 400 years due to itslocation in the Western
North Atlantic some 635 miles off the Carolinas halfwaybetween
Halifax and Jamaica. Bermuda was a key naval base for the Royal
Navyafter the American Revolution in 1783, and ultimately as allies
with the UnitedStates. Defending its coastline (64 miles) and ports
has been vital, resultingin the construction of over ninety forts
and batteries, even though its totalland mass is only 20.6 square
miles. This concentration of fortifications (4.4forts per square
mile), British possession, and its small size led to Bermudagaining
the informal title of the "Gibraltar of the West". Today,
thelegacy of these defense works remains either as disused
structures or parksscattered throughout Bermuda. The book provides
an overview of their design,features, and operational history of
Bermuda's fortifications from thesettlement of the islands in 1612
to the closure of the last defense base in1995, as well as what has
happened to these fortifications since that time, andwhich are the
best ones to visit today through meticulous research and
stunningcommissioned color artwork.
