Carmarthenshire's Military Heritage

by Dean Hollands

Overview

The county of Carmarthenshire has an impressive military history and heritage which stretches back into the Iron Age. Following Celtic settlement, this part of South West Wales witnessed Roman occupation, Viking raids and Norman and English invasion. Remains of fortifications can be seen in Carmarthenshire from Iron Age hillforts and Roman forts to mediaeval castles and Civil War defences. The Second World War and the Cold War have also left relics. The military heritage also encompasses prisoner of war camps and military hospitals, sons and daughters who distinguished themselves militarily, local battalions, Pembrey’s munitions factories which were the largest in Wales, and memorials to conflicts. This book will be of interest to all those who would like to know more about Carmarthenshire’s remarkable military history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398116764
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2024
Series:	Military Heritage
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Dean Hollands is a local and military historian who served in the Army and Surrey Police. He conducts guided tours of World War I and II battlefields in Europe and is an associate member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides. He was also a researcher and volunteer at Aldershot Military Museum.