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English: A two-gun battery is shown, with its directing point (DP) midway between the two guns. The distance between either gun and the DP was known as its displacement (see drawing). Drawing has been edited to show DP explicitly and label it (in red). |
| Source | Drawing obtained from Coast Defense Study Group, as published in "American Seacoast Defenses," Mark Berhow, Ed., CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, p. 259. CDSG confirms drawing is from U.S. Government manual. |
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| current | 13:48, 24 June 2010 | | 766 × 419 (66 KB) | Pgrig | Drawing obtained from Coast Defense Study Group, as published in "American Seacoast Defenses," Mark Berhow, Ed., CDSG Press, McLean, VA, 2004, p. 259. CDSG confirms drawing is from U.S. Government manual. A two-gun battery is shown, with its directing po |
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