Titre : | American coastal defences 1885-1950 |
Auteurs : | T. Mcgovern ; B. Smith ; Peter Bull, Illustrateur |
Type de document : | Books |
Editeur : | London : Osprey Publishing, 2006 |
Article en page(s) : | 64 p. |
Collection : | Fortress, num. 44 |
ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-1-84176-922-6 |
Langues: | Anglais |
Catégories : |
6.20 Relations internationales > Sûreté de l'État > Défense > Défense militaire Europe |
Tags : | United States--History, Military ; United States--History--19th century ; United States--History--20th century |
Résumé : | Provides an 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. This title offers period and modern-day images of the fortifications, and covers the emplacements, weaponry, equipment, and people. |