num_pages: 64
description: 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.
language: English
title: American Coastal Defenses 1885-1950
titlecomplete: American Coastal Defenses 1885-1950 (Fortress)
genres: History
ratings_count: 18
series: Osprey Fortress
publisher: Osprey Publishing