This is the "Report of the National Coast-Defense Board Appointed By The President Of The United States By Executive Order, January 31, 1905." It details the findings and recommendations of a board convened to assess and improve the coastal defenses of the United States. Led by William Howard Taft, the board undertook a comprehensive study of existing fortifications, technologies, and strategic vulnerabilities. The report offers insights into the military thinking and technological capabilities of the era.
Providing a snapshot of American defense strategy at the dawn of the 20th century, this document is an invaluable resource for military historians, students of political science, and anyone interested in the evolution of U.S. national security policy. It illuminates the challenges of defending a vast coastline in a rapidly changing world and the innovative solutions proposed to meet those challenges.
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