Coast of Conflict, the story of the South Kent Coast

Author(s) : GEORGE Martin, GEORGE Michael
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This book co-authored by Michael & Martin George (father and son amateur local historians) have produced a very interesting book of the local history of the Kent coast (UK) for the chronological period running from the Boulogne Camp up to the First World War. Chapters 1-3 are of particular interest for the Napoleon I enthusiast. Chapters 5 and 7 are of interest to the Napoleon III enthusiast. The website gives a good idea of what the reader will find therein.
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Contents:
– Introduction
– France declares war on England
– Invasion looms
– Martello Towers and military Canal
– The Years of Peace
– The Crimean War and the Mercenaries
– Hythe Staff Barracks and the School of Musketry
– The Victorian Era
– The Great War
– Shorncliffe Military Cemetery

Year of publication :
2004
Place and publisher :
Seaford: S. B. Publications
Number of pages :
194
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