More front-line Essex
Foley, Michael, 1955-2008
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Essex has always been one of the most heavily defended counties in Britain. From the earliest recorded battles in the county, when Boudicca burned the Roman town of Colchester, the men of Essex have been joined by others from all over the country when defence of the realm has been necessary. In order to stop the invasions of the Spanish, the Dutch, the French under Napoleon and the Germans, in two world wars, the county became what was essentially an armed camp. This led to the building of defensive positions that have in some cases evolved over a period of 500 years or more to meet the changes in weaponry that have taken place. In this, his third book on the subject, Michael Foley again explores the military history of the county, discovering many interesting locations, characters and stories.
Main title:
More front-line Essex / Michael Foley.
Author:
Imprint:
Stroud : History, 2008.
Collation:
148 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-144) and index.
ISBN:
9780750949514 (pbk)0750949511 (pbk)
Dewey class:
E.355
Language:
English
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BRN:
1277329