{"product_id":"american-coastal-defenses-1885-1950","title":"American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocations 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt covers the emplacements, weaponry, equipment, and people that defended their country in times of great change and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":57296690348376,"sku":"9781841769226","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781841769226.jpg?v=1778830243","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/american-coastal-defenses-1885-1950","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}