Chester's Military Heritage by Adrian and Dawn L. Bridge - 9781445699585

Chester's Military HeritageAuthor(s): Adrian and Dawn L. Bridge\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Amberley Publishing, United Kingdom\nImprint: Amberley Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781445699585, 978-1445699585\nSynopsis\nThe ancient walled city of Chester has an illustrious military history dating back to Roman times when a fort, four times the size of anything else in Britannia, was built here. In this book, local authors Adrian and Dawn L. Bridge chronicle the citys military history across the centuries.\n\nBeginning with the impact of the XXth Legion - Legio Vigesima Valeria Victrix - the authors go on to explore the Dark Ages, Viking, Saxon and medieval eras right through to the twentieth century, with both world wars, and beyond. Chapters focus on themes including local, national and foreign conflicts; military personalities, honours and awards; military units; and buildings and memorials. Both lesser and well-known aspects of the citys military heritage are featured to present a balance.