{"product_id":"defenses-of-bermuda-16121995-9781472825964","title":"Defenses of Bermuda 16121995","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 defense efforts remain either as disused structures or parks scattered throughout Bermuda, many of them now popular tourist attractions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing stunning commissioned artwork and meticulous research, this is the fascinating story of Britain''s Gibraltar of the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Chronology The Colonial Period 1612–1783 The Imperial Period 1783–1897  The First, Second and Cold War 1897–1995 Aftermath and Today Bibliography\/Further Reading Glossary and Armament Gazette Appendixes Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408758153559,"sku":"9781472825964","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472825964.jpg?v=1730504092","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/defenses-of-bermuda-16121995-9781472825964","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}