The Fortifications Of Malta 1530 1945

Author : Charles Stephenson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782007067

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The Fortifications of Malta 1530–1945 by Charles Stephenson Pdf

The Island of Malta occupies a pivotal position in the Mediterranean, forming an outpost between North Africa and the soft underbelly of Europe. Such has been its strategic importance throughout the years that it has become one of the most fortified places in the world. Following the successful defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565, the Knights Hospitaller built new walls and fortifications. These defences failed when Napoleon occupied Malta in 1798, and the island was retaken by the British in 1800. From this point onwards, Malta's defences were modernised throughout the 19th century and the island's final test came during World War II. This book examines all these different styles of fortification from the 16th to the 20th century.

Author : Charles Stephenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1841768367

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The Fortifications of Malta 1530-1945 (CO-ED) by Charles Stephenson Pdf

The Island of Malta occupies a pivotal position in the Mediterranean, forming an outpost between North Africa and the soft underbelly of Europe. Such has been its strategic importance through out the years that it must be one of the most fortified places in the world. Following the successful defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565, the Knights Hospitaller built new walls and fortifications, though these came to naught when Napoleon occupied Malta in 1798. Retaken by the British in 1800 the defences were modernised throughout the 19th century and the island's final test came during World War II. This book examines all these different styles of fortification from the 16th to the 20th centuries.

Author : Charles Stephenson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849080156

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The Fortifications of Malta 1530–1945 by Charles Stephenson Pdf

The Island of Malta occupies a pivotal position in the Mediterranean, forming an outpost between North Africa and the soft underbelly of Europe. Such has been its strategic importance throughout the years that it has become one of the most fortified places in the world. Following the successful defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565, the Knights Hospitaller built new walls and fortifications. These defences failed when Napoleon occupied Malta in 1798, and the island was retaken by the British in 1800. From this point onwards, Malta's defences were modernised throughout the 19th century and the island's final test came during World War II. This book examines all these different styles of fortification from the 16th to the 20th century.

Author : Darren Fa,Clive Finlayson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849080514

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The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945 by Darren Fa,Clive Finlayson Pdf

Gibraltar, located at the meeting points of Europe and Africa, preserves within its fortifications a rich testament to human conflict spanning 600 years. In 1068 the ruling Spanish Muslims built a large fort there. Between 1309 and 1374 Gibraltar underwent a period of intensive building and fortification, and following the Spanish reconquest of 1462 the inhabitants carried out further works. In 1704 the latest, uninterrupted period of British rule began. The 18th century saw three sieges including the most severe, known as the Great Siege, which lasted from 1779 to 1783. During World War II the 'Rock' served as a vital stop for supply convoys and naval staging base, complete with a veritable warren of secret tunnels. This book documents Gibraltar's rich history, and charts the development of these fascinating fortifications.

Author : Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476647913

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British Fortifications, 1485-1945 by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage Pdf

This book details British fortifications used from the Tudor period beginning in 1485 through the end of World War II in 1945. With the advent of firearms, the Tudor period indeed opened a new chapter in the histories of Britain, fortification and warfare. By 1500 AD, Britain and Europe at large entered a new phase, marked by the foundation of colonial empires and a broadened sphere of influence and rule. During the following centuries, British sailors, ruthless adventurers, fighting men, and greedy merchants laid foundations to fortify the most widespread and most prosperous colonial Empire the world had ever seen. This text focuses on British coastal fortifications and on combinations of fortresses used for more general strategic purposes. Featured structures have protected points of vital importance, such as capital cities, military depots, ports, harbors and dockyards at essential locations in Britain and throughout the British Empire.

Author : Charles Stephenson
Publisher : Ivy Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1908005645

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Castles by Charles Stephenson Pdf

Examines the development and function of castle, forts, walls, fortifications, and fortified cities throughout history.

Author : Alison Hoppen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fortification
ISBN : 1870579380

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The Fortification of Malta by the Order of St. John, 1530-1798 by Alison Hoppen Pdf

Author : René Chartrand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849080743

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The Forts of New France in Northeast America 1600–1763 by René Chartrand Pdf

'New France' consisted of the area colonized and ruled by France in North America. This title takes a look at the lengthy chain of forts built by the French to guard the frontier in the American northeast, including Sorel, Chambly, St Jean, Carillon (Ticonderoga), Duquesne (Pittsburgh, PA), and Vincennes. These forts were of two types: the major stone forts, and other forts made of wood and earth, all of which varied widely in style from Vauban-type elements to cabins surrounded by a stockade. Some forts, such as Chambly, looked more like medieval castles in their earliest incarnations. René Chartrand examines the different types of forts built by the French, describing the strategic vision that led to their construction, their impact upon the British colonies and the Indian nations of the interior, and the French military technology that went into their construction.

Author : J.E. Kaufmann,H.W. Kaufmann
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399002752

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Fortress Europe by J.E. Kaufmann,H.W. Kaufmann Pdf

A few of the fortifications and fortified lines of the world wars are well known and have often been written about, illustrated and studied. But they tend to distract attention from the wide range of fixed defenses constructed across Europe on an enormous scale after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, during a period of insecurity and aggression. That is why this new, highly illustrated study, which covers the entire continent, is so valuable. The authors examine the major fortified positions and describe their strategic purpose, their design and construction, and the role they played in military planning and operations. The outstanding contribution of the major military architects of the time is a key theme. The work of Séré de Rivières, Brialmont and others had a major influence on the course of the First World War and on the fortifications built before and during the Second World War. Their approach is visible in the designs for the Maginot Line, the East and West walls of Germany, the Vallo Alpino in Italy, the Soviet Stalin and Molotov lines, the Mannerheim and Salpa lines of Finland, the Greek Metaxas Line, the Beneš Line of Czechoslovakia as well as the defenses built by the Dutch and Scandinavians. The breadth of the coverage, the degree of detail and the numerous illustrations make the book essential reading and reference for anyone who has a special interest in the world wars and the history of fortifications.

Author : Paddy Griffith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849080231

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Fortifications of the Western Front 1914–18 by Paddy Griffith Pdf

Following the early battles of 1914 along the Marne and in the Ypres salient, World War I rapidly changed from a war of movement into one of attrition, with the opposing sides entrenching themselves in a line of fortified positions from the Flanders coastline to the Swiss border. This volume details the different styles of fortification used on the Western Front throughout the course of the war, from the early ditches of 1914 to the complicated systems of 1918. It explains the development of the 'defence in depth' German system and the British reaction to it, as well as illustrating the importance of the pre-war forts, particularly around Verdun.

Author : Major Stephen L. W. Kavanaugh
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782897385

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Comparison Of The Invasion Of Crete And The Proposed Invasion Of Malta by Major Stephen L. W. Kavanaugh Pdf

In 1941, after the conquest of Yugoslavia and Greece, senior German military leaders were considering two airborne operations, one for the invasion of Crete and the other for the invasion of Malta. The invasion of Crete was executed from 20 May to 1 June 1941 with heavy German losses. The invasion of Malta never took place even though the senior military leaders in the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) recommended invading Malta over Crete because of its strategic importance, but were overridden by Adolf Hitler. A year later, while the North Africa campaign was being conducted, another invasion was planned for Malta, but within a few weeks of executing the plan it too was postponed and eventually cancelled. The primary focus of this research is to establish why in 1941 Crete was invaded, but Malta was not. The secondary focus is to establish why one year later a second planned invasion of Malta was rejected and abandoned, and what were the strategic repercussions of not invading Malta. The Axis never captured Malta, and the offensive capability of Malta was never destroyed, thus leading to the defeat of all Axis forces in North Africa.

Author : Juliet Rix
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781841623122

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Malta by Juliet Rix Pdf

There is much to see in Malta beyond the beach. With Bradt's "Malta" visitors will discover this island's history, archaeology and birds alongside eating and sleeping options of character and interest.

Author : Ron Field
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849080378

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American Civil War Fortifications (2) by Ron Field Pdf

The American Civil War saw a massive development in the use of field fortifications, the result of the practical application of antebellum West-Point teaching, and the deadly impact of rifled infantry weapons and artillery. Both the Federal and Confederate armies began to develop far more sophisticated systems of field fortification, and the larger field works and fortifications surrounding Washington, DC and Richmond, VA were redesigned and rebuilt several times. This volume explores the role of land and field fortifications in the eastern and overland campaigns of the Civil War between 1861 and 1865. Particular attention is devoted to the nine-month siege of Petersburg, where daily life within the redoubts, lunettes, redans, bomb-proofs, trenches and rifle pits is vividly described.

Author : Ron Field
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849080675

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American Civil War Fortifications (3) by Ron Field Pdf

The Mississippi River played a decisive role in the American Civil War. The Confederate fortifications that controlled the lower Mississippi valley were put to the test in the lengthy Federal campaign of 1862-63. Vicksburg was a fortress city, known as the 'Gibraltar of the Confederacy', whose capture was seen as the key to victory in the war. This book explores the fortifications of the river valley, focusing on Vicksburg and its defences which boasted a network of forts, rifle pits and cannon embrasures surrounding the city, a well as examining the strengths and weaknesses of the fortifications when under siege. Also examined are numerous other fortified strongholds, including New Orleans, Port Hudson, New Madrid, and forts Henry and Donelson, all lavishly illustrated with full-colour artwork and cutaways.

Author : Steven J. Zaloga
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472803825

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D-Day Fortifications in Normandy by Steven J. Zaloga Pdf

German defenses along the Normandy beaches were part of the larger Atlantic Wall fortifications designed to defend Fortress Europe. When Field Marshal Erwin Rommel took command of the invasion front in late 1943, he began a program to enhance fortifications along the Normandy coast as he believed that any Allied assault had to be stopped on the invasion beaches themselves. His most important contribution to the defenses was an extensive program of improvised beach obstructions to complicate any landing attempt. This book analyses these fortifications and describes how the Allied forces overcame them on the morning of June 6, 1944.