Osprey - Fortress 44 - American Coastal Defenses 1885-1950
In the late-19th century, with the advances in technology and the increase in America's economic stature, a new round of fortification building began in the United States and its overseas territories. Locations such as Portland, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Charlestown, Savannah, Key West, Los Angeles and San Francisco were all extensively fortified. This book provides a concise introduction to the design, development and purpose of American coastal defenses in the "modern" era (1885–1950), a period defined by the use of concrete, steel, and powerful breech-loading rifles. It covers the emplacements, weaponry, equipment, and people that defended their country in times of great change and uncertainty.
Название: American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950
Author: Terrance McGovern, Bolling Smith
Illustrator: Peter Bull
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 1 Jun 2006
Серия: Osprey Fortress
ISBN: 9781841769226
Страниц: 64 pages
Язык: english
Формат: pdf в rar
Размер: 74 Мб
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