The Encyclopedia Americana: The International Reference Work, Volume 7Americana Corporation, 1960 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... coast and had direct access to Adolf Hitler , was vague . The result was both inefficiency in defense prep- arations and lack of firm control in battle . ( 2 ) The mobile reserves were reduced below ... COAST GUARD , UNITED STATES 169.
... coast and had direct access to Adolf Hitler , was vague . The result was both inefficiency in defense prep- arations and lack of firm control in battle . ( 2 ) The mobile reserves were reduced below ... COAST GUARD , UNITED STATES 169.
Page 170
... Coast Guard . Thus , early in its history , were established the major functions of the modern Coast Guard : ( 1 ) law enforcement on the high seas and navi- gable waters of the United States ; ( 2 ) the fur- therance of maritime safety ...
... Coast Guard . Thus , early in its history , were established the major functions of the modern Coast Guard : ( 1 ) law enforcement on the high seas and navi- gable waters of the United States ; ( 2 ) the fur- therance of maritime safety ...
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... Coast Guard officers and men saw action in every major theater of operations . The total strength was approximately 239,000 , and more than 1,900 coast guardsmen died in the war . The Coast Guard returned to the Treasury Department on ...
... Coast Guard officers and men saw action in every major theater of operations . The total strength was approximately 239,000 , and more than 1,900 coast guardsmen died in the war . The Coast Guard returned to the Treasury Department on ...
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