A new round of fortification building began in the United States and its overseas territories in the late-19th century, which benefited from the latest technology and the increase in America's worldwide economic stature. This book provides a concise introduction to the design, development and purpose of American coastal defenses in the modern period (1885-1950), a period defined by the use of concrete, steel, and powerful breech-loading rifles. Packed...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1841769223
ISBN13:9781841769226
Release Date:June 2006
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 7.3" x 9.7"
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