The guns of San Diego, San Diego Harbor Defenses, 1796-1947
Thompson EN. 1991. The guns of San Diego, San Diego Harbor Defenses, 1796-1947. Historic Resource Study. National Park Service. San Deigo, California
This historic resource study for Cabrillo National Monument emphasizes the Coastal Artillery. The “Guns of San Diego” starts with the Spanish fortifications and continues through Mexico’s short occupation of the area before concentrating on the defense efforts of the United States on the west coast. The emphasis is on Coastal Artillery, but also covers infantry, cavalry, and other military units that were stationed in San Diego. As San Diego grew in size and importance, the protection of the city became a greater concern. Much removed from events during the Civil War, San Diego’s defenses and military activities were maximal during WWII.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Thompson, Erwin
- Date of Issue
- 1991
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- CABR , HIST
- Keywords
- Army, Cabrillo, Coastal Defense, Cultural Resources, ehistory, Harbor Defense, History, Military, Point Loma, San Diego, war