Defending Britain: Twentieth Century Defences in the Landscape (Revealing History) [Paperback]

Mike Osborne (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 075243134X | ISBN-13: 978-0752431345 | Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Following the recent work by the Defense of Britain Project, this is the first extensive guide to the military structures of the 20th century. It explains both the form and purpose of the structures such as anti-invasion defences, airfields, naval installations, and barracks, all of which are well illustrated. The final section provides the reader with a gazetteer of surviving examples to visit throughout Britain.

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Following the recent work by the Defense of Britain Project, this is the first extensive guide to the military structures of the twentieth century. It explains both the form and purpose of the structures such as antiinvasion defences, airfields, naval installations and barracks, all of which are well illustrated. The final section provides the reader with a gazetteer of surviving examples to visit throughout Britain.

Mike Osborne has recently retired from his post as the Regional Co–ordinator for the eastern counties Defense of Britain Project.

About the Author

Mike Osborne has been recording these structures for 30 years and, for the duration of the Defence of Britain Project, was its volunteer co-ordinator in the eastern counties.

Product Details

• Paperback: 287 pages
• Publisher: Tempus (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075243134X
• ISBN-13: 978-0752431345
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,721,948 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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