Derby Library to host talk on history of arms race

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host a historical program, Castles of Steel: Part II, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24.

In this follow-up program, Rob Novak, Jr., a local historian,
will continue to explore the first great arms race of the 20th century through lecture and pictures.

The world’s major powers spent great sums of money on
giant fortresses called dreadnoughts, blending 19th century Naval tactics with 20th century technology.

It was a period of innovation, grandeur and danger that ultimately was one of the
of the underlying causes of WWI and led to the first international arms limitations treaty.

Registration is requested. It is not necessary to have seen Part I to attend.

For more information stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203 736-1482, or visit
www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.