British Home Defences 1940–45 by Bernard Lowry
In the summer of 1940, Britain asked itself not 'will Hitler invade?' but 'when?' SEALION, the German invasion plan, provoked the construction of pillboxes, coastal defences, heavy-gun emplacements and anti-aircraft batteries, as well as the formation of the Home Guard and covert groups. Later, new dangers replaced SEALION: radar detection systems were expanded during the Blitz years, as were intelligence-gathering systems and listening posts. From 1944, Britain was again faced with a deadly threat, Hitler's 'Vengeance weapons'. This title provides a concise assessment of Britain's defensive systems, and presents a vivid picture of war on the home front.-
Hadrian’s Wall AD 122–410
-
Fortifications of the Western Front 1914–18
-
Strongholds of the Border Reivers
-
The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068–1945
-
Scapa Flow
-
D-Day Fortifications in Normandy
-
Cathar Castles
-
The Castles of Henry VIII
-
U-Boat Bases and Bunkers 1941–45
-
Norman Stone Castles (1)
-
The Atlantic Wall (1)
-
Strongholds of the Picts
-
Roman Legionary Fortresses 27 BC–AD 378
-
The Castles of Edward I in Wales 1277–1307
-
Fortifications in Wessex c. 800–1066
-
Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192–1302
-
Scottish Baronial Castles 1250–1450
-
Roman Auxiliary Forts 27 BC–AD 378
-
Japanese Fortified Temples and Monasteries AD 710–1602
-
Crusader Castles in Cyprus, Greece and the Aegean 1191–1571
-
Castles and Tower Houses of the Scottish Clans 1450–1650
-
English Civil War Fortifications 1642–51
-
Rome’s Northern Frontier AD 70–235
-
The Maginot Line 1928–45
-
The Mannerheim Line 1920–39
-
Crusader Castles of the Teutonic Knights (2)
-
Vietnam Firebases 1965-73
-
The Berlin Wall and the Intra-German Border 1961-89
-
Fortresses of the Peninsular War 1808–14
-
The Vauban Fortifications of France
-
Forts of the American Frontier 1820–91
-
The Fortifications of Ancient Egypt 3000–1780 BC
-
Maori Fortifications
-
English Castles 1200–1300
-
German Defences in Italy in World War II
-
Medieval Russian Fortresses AD 862–1480
-
Mycenaean Citadels c. 1350–1200 BC
-
Rome’s Saxon Shore
Bernard Lowry is the Honorary Secretary of the Fortress Study Group, an international society concerned with all aspects of military fortifications. Bernard was also a regional co-ordinator for the Defence of Britain Project. He lives in Shropshire, England; this is his first book for Osprey Publishing.
Chris Taylor attended art college in his home town, then graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in computer graphics. He currently works as a freelance illustrator for various publishing companies.
Vincent Boulanger studied at the École Supérieure d'Art Graphique before beginning work as a freelance illustrator. He has produced illustrations for numerous publishers and commercial organisations.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781841767673 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841767670 |
| Title | British Home Defences 1940–45 |
| Author | Bernard Lowry |
| Series | Fortress |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2004-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |