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American Coastal Defenses 1885-1950
ISBN: 9781841769226 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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,...
A new round of fortification building began in the United States and its overseas territories in the late-19th century, which benefited from the lates...
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76,81 |
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The Delaware Bay at War!: The Coastal Defenses of the Delaware Bay during World War Two
ISBN: 9781732391642 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 102 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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Defenses of Pearl Harbor and Oahu 1907-50
ISBN: 9781841765723 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) At the beginning of the 20th century, the military importance of the Hawaiian Islands became clear. Oahu in particular was a key bastion in projecting America's military power in the Pacific. The island was turned into a military fortress - and yet it also became the site of one of America's greatest defensive failures, the Japanese attack of December 7, 1941. By the end of World War II, the harbor itself was the most heavily defended in the world, and the island had earned the sobriquet "Fortress Oahu." This title documents the development of the coastal, air and land defense systems that...
At the beginning of the 20th century, the military importance of the Hawaiian Islands became clear. Oahu in particular was a key bastion in projecting...
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76,81 |
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American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay 1898-1945
ISBN: 9781841764276 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manila Bay. Among the sites built were Fort Mills (Corregidor), Fort Frank, and the formidable "concrete battleship" of Fort Drum. The defenses suffered constant Japanese bombardment during World War II, leading to the surrender of American forces. In 1945 the forts were manned by Japanese soldiers determined to hold out to the bitter end. This title details the fortifications of this key strategic location, and considers both their effectiveness and...
The Philippines were declared an American Territory on January 4, 1899, and fortification construction soon began on the islands in the mouth of Manil...
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76,81 |
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American Seacoast Forts: A Directory with Period Maps 1850-1890. Volume 1 The North Atlantic Coast
ISBN: 9780974816760 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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190,91 |
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American Seacoast Forts A Directory: Volume 4 Alaska and the Overseas Bases: A Directory with Period Maps 1890-1950. Volume 4 Alaska and the Overseas
ISBN: 9780974816791 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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Pacific Fortress: A History of the Seacoast Defenses of Hawaii
ISBN: 9781732391659 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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190,91 |
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American Seacoast Forts: A Directory with Period Maps 1890-1950. Volume 3 The Pacific Coast
ISBN: 9780974816784 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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190,91 |
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American Seacoast Forts: A Directory with Period Maps 1890-1950. Volume 2 The Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
ISBN: 9780974816777 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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190,91 |