The Encyclopedia Americana: The International Reference Work, Volume 7Americana Corporation, 1955 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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fighting force the numerous recruits being as- sembled under calls authorized by Congress in July . Improvement of the land forces was accom- panied by steps to develop the navy so as to make effective the blockade of Southern ports ...
fighting force the numerous recruits being as- sembled under calls authorized by Congress in July . Improvement of the land forces was accom- panied by steps to develop the navy so as to make effective the blockade of Southern ports ...
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Coast defense forces normally consist of land , sea , and air elements organized to provide mutually sup- porting defense against hostile fire and against enemy troop landings from both the air and the sea . In the organization of the ...
Coast defense forces normally consist of land , sea , and air elements organized to provide mutually sup- porting defense against hostile fire and against enemy troop landings from both the air and the sea . In the organization of the ...
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While Karl Rudolf G. von Rundstedt was commander in chief of all German Army forces in the west , responsible for the defense of France and the Low Countries , he had no command over air and naval units , and only a partial command of ...
While Karl Rudolf G. von Rundstedt was commander in chief of all German Army forces in the west , responsible for the defense of France and the Low Countries , he had no command over air and naval units , and only a partial command of ...
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