The only single history of the many fortifications of the Portsmouth area - now in its 4th edition.

Portsmouth is one of the most fortified places in the world; these fortifications are an important part of history and heritage, due to the significance of Portsmouth Dockyard in the history of Great Britain; as the home of the Royal Navy, and its need for a land defence.

The text of this book was originally written as a history degree dissertation but has been enhanced, added-to, and updated.