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- Počet stran
- 241 stránek
- Čas čtení
- 9 hodin
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Focusing on Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, this work explores the intricate connections between colonialism and the Second World War, highlighting the British Empire's strategic military planning from the eighteenth century. It details how the Mauritian home front was organized for war, with local troops enlisted for overseas service and the Eastern fleet securing the region. Additionally, Mauritius served as a vital base for Special Operations Executive missions and intelligence operations for Bletchley, emphasizing the colony's significant role in the global conflict.
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War and Empire in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, A. Jackson
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- Rok vydání
- 2001
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- Titul
- War and Empire in Mauritius and the Indian Ocean
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- A. Jackson
- Vydavatel
- Palgrave MacMillan
- Rok vydání
- 2001
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 241
- ISBN13
- 9781349428502
- Kategorie
- Společenské vědy, Dějiny / Historie, Světová historie, Vojenství
- Anotace
- Focusing on Mauritius and the Indian Ocean, this work explores the intricate connections between colonialism and the Second World War, highlighting the British Empire's strategic military planning from the eighteenth century. It details how the Mauritian home front was organized for war, with local troops enlisted for overseas service and the Eastern fleet securing the region. Additionally, Mauritius served as a vital base for Special Operations Executive missions and intelligence operations for Bletchley, emphasizing the colony's significant role in the global conflict.