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.
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Terrance McGovern has been an avid student of fortifications for many years, with a particular interest in American coastal defenses in overseas territories. He has published articles in the CDSG Journal, Fort, Casemate, and several other fortification publications. A former Chairman of the Coast Defense Study Group, Terrance lives in McClean, Viriginia, with his wife and three daughters.
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Nice detail,
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I love this set of books. Not long enough, but love all the pictures & diagrams.Good but short text.
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A really fine effort,
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The Coast Defense Study Group is one of the finest yet least known historical societies in America today. This group of scholars is unmatched for their contribution to history, their support of historic preservation, and their extensive archives of information are of incredible value to those of us who are on the front lines of public history. The scholarship is always reliable in all of their publications. My thanks to Terry et al for this fine effort and for the continuing work in the preservation of these historic sites
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A great addition to Coast Artillery history,
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Terry and Bolling teamed up for a nice piece of work. I also liked the easy to view illustrations. A meaningful compliment.
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mine casemate, buoyant mines, barbette carriages, disappearing carriage, mine planter, circuit closer, plotting room, seacoast defenses, disappearing gun, railway guns, ammunition hoists, enlisted strength, firing data, coast artillery, submarine mines, battery design, harbor defenses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Still Pictures, United States, National Guard, Ordnance Department, Third System, Fort Hancock, Civil War, Corps of Engineers, Endicott-Taft System, Fort Monroe, San Francisco, Army Casemate Museum, Quartermaster Corps, Endicott Board, Los Angeles, Fort Pickens, Manila Bay, Panama Canal, San Diego, Sandy Hook, Signal Corps, Spanish-American War, War Department, Battery Kingman, Coast Artillery Board New!
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mine casemate, buoyant mines, barbette carriages, disappearing carriage, mine planter, circuit closer, plotting room, seacoast defenses, disappearing gun, railway guns, ammunition hoists, enlisted strength, firing data, coast artillery, submarine mines, battery design, harbor defenses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Still Pictures, United States, National Guard, Ordnance Department, Third System, Fort Hancock, Civil War, Corps of Engineers, Endicott-Taft System, Fort Monroe, San Francisco, Army Casemate Museum, Quartermaster Corps, Endicott Board, Los Angeles, Fort Pickens, Manila Bay, Panama Canal, San Diego, Sandy Hook, Signal Corps, Spanish-American War, War Department, Battery Kingman, Coast Artillery Board New!
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- Two If By Sea: The Development of American Coastal Defense Policy (Contributions in Military Studies) by Robert S. Browning in Back Matter
- Puget Sound: 15 Stories by C. C. Long in Front Matter
- National Park Service: The Story Behind the Scenery by Horace M. Albright in Back Matter
- Puerto Rico (Visit to...) by Leila Merrell Foster in Front Matter
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