Notes On Seacoast Defense - John Barnard Gross

Notes On Seacoast Defense: Consisting Of Seacoast Fortification, The Fifteen-Inch Gun, And Casemate Embrasures is a book written by John Gross Barnard in 1861. The book is a comprehensive guide on seacoast defense, covering topics such as the construction and design of seacoast fortifications, the use of the fifteen-inch gun, and the construction of casemate embrasures. The book provides detailed information on the various types of fortifications that can be used to defend against naval attacks, including earthworks, masonry forts, and ironclad ships. It also discusses the different types of guns that can be used in seacoast defense, with a particular focus on the fifteen-inch gun, which was a new and powerful weapon at the time of the book's publication. In addition to discussing the technical aspects of seacoast defense, the book also considers the strategic and tactical implications of different defense strategies. It includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts being discussed. Overall, Notes On Seacoast Defense is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the state of seacoast defense technology and strategy in the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the development of seacoast defense technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437042696