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Overview
Overview
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 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.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: McGovern, Terrance
- ISBN: 9781841769226
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.68 x 0.18
- Number Of Pages: 64
- Publication Year: 2006