Lest We Forget : Remembrance & Commemoration.
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[Place of publication not identified] : The History Press, [2011].
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In 1956 sea area Heligoland became German Bight. But why did the North Sea island, which for nearly a century had demonstrated its loyalty to Britain, lose its identity? How had this once peaceful haven become, as Admiral Jacky Fisher exclaimed 'a dagger pointed at England's heart'? Behind the renaming of Heligoland lies a catalogue of deceit, political ambition, blunder and intrigue. Heligoland came under British rule in the nineteenth century, a 'Gibraltar' of the North Sea. Then, in 1890, despite the islanders' wishes, Lord Salisbury announced his intention to swap it for Germany's presence in East Africa. The Prime Minister's decision unleashed a storm of controversy. Queen Victoria telegrammed from Balmoral to register her fury. During both world wars, it was used by Germany to control the North Sea, and RAF planes bombed the once-British possession. The story of Heligoland is more than an obscure footnote to the British Empire - it shows the significance of territory throughout history.George Drower is an expert on overseas territories and international politics. He has also written a number of gift books, including Gardeners, Gurus & Grubs and Boats, Boffins & Bowlines.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Andrews, M. (2011). Lest We Forget: Remembrance & Commemoration . The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Andrews, Maggie. 2011. Lest We Forget: Remembrance & Commemoration. The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Andrews, Maggie. Lest We Forget: Remembrance & Commemoration The History Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Andrews, Maggie. Lest We Forget: Remembrance & Commemoration The History Press, 2011.
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