Real documentation for the defensive plans for the colony of Melbourne (against those dastardly Russians most likely!), including the layered use of shore batteries, coastal forts, minefields and the local flotilla (including the HMVS Cerberus).
http://www.awm.gov.au/journal/j35/kitson.asp
Note too the potential use of scouting dirigibles!
Nice article! Great find.
ReplyDeleteGreets,
Good Article and Quite Impressive.
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