Defenses of Bermuda 1612-1995

Terrance McGovern has authored five books and numerous articles on fortifications, three of those books being for Osprey's Fortress Series (American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898-1945; Defenses of Pearl Harbor and Oahu 1907-50; American Coastal Defences 1885-1950).

He has also published eleven books on coast defense and fortifications through Redoubt Press or CDSG Press, the latter of which is part of the US Coast Defense Study Group, of which Terry is former Chairman and long-time officer. He is a former editor of the FORT journal and a director of the International Fortress Council and Council on America's Military Past.

Dr. Edward C. Harris, MBE, JP, FSA is a well known Bermudian archaeologist. He is best-known for the 'Harris matrix, developed in February 1973 and considered by some to be the industry standard for stratigraphic archaeology. He determined that the methods did not properly account for stratigraphy, and published his findings in 1979 as the Principles of Archaeological Stratigraphy. He holds academic degrees from Columbia University and the University of London and fellowships of the Society of Antiquaries of London and at the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University. In Bermuda, Harris serves as the long-time executive director of the National Museum of Bermuda (incorporating the Bermuda Maritime Museum - www.bmm.bm), and writes a history column, entitled 'Heritage Matters', for the local newspaper. He is a frequent contributor to the annual Bermuda Journal of Archaeology and Maritime History, and has served as its editor. He has also authored Pillars of the Bridge (1991) and Bermuda Forts 1612-1957 (1997). His prominence in Bermuda and his role at the National Museum will greatly assist in a wide distribution of this proposed Osprey book in Bermuda.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.