Forts of the American frontier, 1820-91 : central and northern plains
Field, Ron2005
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The task of protecting the settlers from the Native American tribes that inhabited the Great Plains fell to the US Army, and to do this they constructed a network of permanent forts and temporary camps. This title takes a close look at how and why these particular forts were built, and their design and defensive features.
Main title:
Forts of the American frontier, 1820-91 : central and northern plains / Ron Field ; illustrated by Adam Hook.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey, 2005.
Collation:
64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Fortress ; 28
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781841767758 (pbk)1841767751 (pbk)
Dewey class:
355.7'0978'09034
Language:
English
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BRN:
16468
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