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American Coastal Defences 1885-1950

By Peter Bull , Terrance McGovern , Bolling Smith

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2006
ISBN
1841769223, 9781841769226
Open Library ID
OL8922821M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (20411814 bytes)
Series
Fortress
Pages
67\67
Topic
History
Library
mirknig.com
Time added
2011-01-04 10:04:03

Description

American Coastal Defences 1885-1950 КНИГИ ;ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ American Coastal Defences 1885-1950 (Fortress 44) ByTerrance McGovernPublisher:Os Publishing2006 64PagesISBN: 1841769223PDF19 MBA 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 with period and modern-day images of the fortifications, and written by a leading expert, it covers the emplacements, weaponry, equipment, and people that defended their country in times of great change and uncertainty.sharingmatrixletitbit 0

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