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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex art of coast defense strategy, drawing on historical examples and established military principles to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different defensive approaches. The author, a military engineer, delves into the historical context of sea-coast fortifications, tracing their evolution from the era of wooden ships and cannons to the rise of armored vessels and powerful guns. The book presents a detailed examination of the various elements that contribute to a successful defense, from the selection of strategic locations and the deployment of guns to the importance of logistics and the role of submarine mines. Through engaging historical accounts, including the defenses of Sebastopol, Fort Sumter, and Alexandria, the author illuminates the critical factors in determining the efficacy of land-based artillery against a naval attack. The bookââ â¢s insights on the interaction between naval and land forces are particularly relevant, as it analyzes the strategic advantages and limitations of each side. The authorââ â¢s perspective as a military engineer offers a unique and insightful perspective on the crucial considerations for effectively defending a nationââ â¢s coastline. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331422228_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Course of Lectures Upon the Defence of the Sea-Coast of the United States: Delivered Before the U. S. Naval War CollegeIntroduction - The art of war as applied to Coast Defence strategy grand tactics logistics. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147857993
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