The British and Cyprus

An Outpost of Empire to Sovereign Bases, 1878-1974

Nonfiction, History, British, Military
Cover of the book The British and Cyprus by Mark Simmons, The History Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Mark Simmons ISBN: 9780750965811
Publisher: The History Press Publication: August 3, 2015
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Mark Simmons
ISBN: 9780750965811
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: August 3, 2015
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

This is the story of the British involvement with the island of Cyprus over 100 years. Since World War I, Cyprus has played a key role in British defense strategy. After the withdrawal from Egypt, the island became the British Middle East headquarters. Britain retains two sovereign bases on the island, and it has become a favorite with UK tourists. Much of the tale is oral history, told in the words of the people who served the British Crown on Cyprus, civil and military; many relate their experiences first hand. There are fascinating accounts from Royal Marine Commandos, and soldiers of the Parachute Regiment along with other Army units, and the thoughts of sailors and airmen, and civilians of the Colonial Service and those who served in the Cyprus Police, of service wives and writers, most not published before.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the story of the British involvement with the island of Cyprus over 100 years. Since World War I, Cyprus has played a key role in British defense strategy. After the withdrawal from Egypt, the island became the British Middle East headquarters. Britain retains two sovereign bases on the island, and it has become a favorite with UK tourists. Much of the tale is oral history, told in the words of the people who served the British Crown on Cyprus, civil and military; many relate their experiences first hand. There are fascinating accounts from Royal Marine Commandos, and soldiers of the Parachute Regiment along with other Army units, and the thoughts of sailors and airmen, and civilians of the Colonial Service and those who served in the Cyprus Police, of service wives and writers, most not published before.

More books from The History Press

Cover of the book Trinity Student Pranks by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book The Little Book of Cheshire by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book D-Day Hero by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Little Book of Scotland by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Elizabeth Robins by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Grim Almanac of Nottinghamshire by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Both Sides of the Fence by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silvery Tay by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Haunted Boston by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book From Lysander to Lightning by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Grim Almanac of Staffordshire by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Zitadelle by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book No Speed Limit by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Jack the Ripper by Mark Simmons
Cover of the book Darlington in 100 Dates by Mark Simmons
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy