Publisher's Synopsis
The Fortifications Of Today: Fire Against Models Of Coast Batteries And Parados, Horizontal And Curved Fire In Defense Of Coasts (1883) is a book written by the Board Of Engineers For Fortifications. The book provides a detailed description of the various fortifications that were used to defend the coasts during the late 19th century. It covers topics such as the different types of coast batteries, the use of parados in fortifications, and the strategies used for horizontal and curved fire in defense of coasts. The book is a valuable resource for historians and military enthusiasts interested in the history of fortifications and coastal defense. It is written in English and was first published in 1883.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.