“The English soon realized that if you held Barbados you strategically held the key to the rest of the Caribbean.”

For an island its size, Barbados truly has an unparalleled military history. In this superbly detailed and accurate account of the history of the military in Barbados, author Major Michael Hartland takes us through time from the arrival of the first settlers in 1627 to the present day. The wonderful prints, photographs and maps within make this already excellent book a history lover’s dream!

PRICE: US$ 32.50