Front-Line Thames
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0750950501
ISBN-13
9780750950503
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Imprint
The History Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 1st, 2008
Print length
160 Pages
Weight
424 grams
Dimensions
24.70 x 17.20 x 1.10 cms
Product Classification:
Military historyWarfare & defenceLocal history
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Front-Line Thames
The Thames has been the highway into London since early times. Iron Age forts once guarded its banks and then Roman legionaries took over. Every age since has added to the defences lining the river. The river was also used as the site of mills to produce gunpowder and test weapons, industries too dangerous to be based close to London. The river also betrayed the site of London to enemy airships and later aircraft. Even a complete blackout of the capital could not hide the river''s route from enemy pilots. Although the defences are now outdated, many of them remain, giving example of London''s battle through history. Michael Foley examines all aspects of military history around the capital and along the banks of the Thames in this fascinating new book.
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