{"product_id":"9781841769226","title":"American Coastal Defenses 1885–1950","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Coastal Defenses 1885–1950\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Terrance McGovern, Bolling Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781841769226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40595258900686,"sku":"9781841769226","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_cece5eae-84eb-4ad2-ba52-cdcbe7f9690c.jpg?v=1643192401","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781841769226","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}