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...
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