| Main Title: |
Defending Port Phillip / [Keith Quinton]. |
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| Author: |
Quinton, Keith
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| Imprint: |
[Geelong West, Vic. : Keith Quinton], c2009. |
| Collation: |
120 p. : ill., maps, bib., hbk ; 28 x 33 cm. |
| Summary: |
"It examines the development of a naval squadron, militia army and coastal artillery forts at Port Phillip in the British colony of Victoria, Australia between 1856-1945. It also examines the links to European conflicts and colonialism. The era encompassed the introduction of steam powered & iron-clad warships, gun boats, fish-torpedoes, electrical minefields, disappearing guns and concrete emplacements." -- publisher's website. |
| Subject: |
Coastal defence
Victorian Navy
Military history
Port Phillip Bay (Vic.)
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| ISBN: |
9780980643008 |
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