Seacoast defense in the United States
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title:
Seacoast defense in the United States
text:
Seacoast defense was a major concern for the United States from its independence until World War II. Before airplanes, many of America's enemies could only reach it from the sea, making coastal forts an economical alternative to standing armies or a large navy. Substantial fortifications were built at key locations, especially protecting major harbors. Seacoast defense also included submarine minefields, nets and booms, ships, and, later, airplanes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played the ce
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Coastal forts construction and maintenance in the U.S.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seacoast_defense_in_the_United_States
date created:
2007-09-24T21:36:10Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T13:47:11Z
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