USA Top 100 East of the Mississippi

Download or read book USA Top 100 East of the Mississippi written by Must See Must See Military History and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the first and only military history guidebook covering the eastern United States from prehistoric times to the 21st century. To the east of the Mississippi River, the United States is incredibly rich in military history. From ancient to modern times, countless battles were fought and countless fortifications were built across the region. Indian warriors, Spanish conquistadors, French marines, English redcoats, Patriot volunteers, and Union and Confederate soldiers all left their legacy. But the region's military heritage is more than the sum of the battles fought over it or of the fortifications used to defend it. World-class military collections also mark the region: European, Asian and African arms and armor; firearms from around the world; military hardware from 18th century artillery pieces through warships that saw service in the World Wars to jet fighters still in service today. This book is the first to compile the best 100 from among these collections, battlefields, and fortifications into one guide. For each of the 100, the book provides details on its history (what happened there), description (what you can find there now), and key visitor information (when is it open, how much does it cost, what facilities are available, and other noteworthy facts). Maps of 26 states and of the District of Columbia show the location of each of the Top 100. Another nine maps with matching timelines give a broader view of the region's military past from 10,000 BC onwards. We hope you enjoy USA Top 100 East of the Mississippi. The Editors Must See Military History MustSeeMilitaryHistory.com