The History of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
The History of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Author: Joe N. Ballard

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-02

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0788176668

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An overview of the many missions that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CoE) have performed in support of the Army and the nation since the early days of the Amer. Revolution. This heavily illustrated history looks at the role of the CoE in times of war as well as in building projects in the U.S. and other nations. Includes chapters on explorations and surveys, lighthouses, hydropower development, flood control, waterway development, the Panama Canal, the environmental challenge, the Manhattan Project, the space program, and changing military responsibilities and relationships. Portraits and profiles of the CoE's highest ranking officers are also included.

Defence from Floods and Floodplain Management
Defence from Floods and Floodplain Management

Author: John Gardiner

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13: 9401104018

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Defence from Floods and Floodplain Management discusses all aspects of floodplain management related to defence from floods, including specific issues such as the maintenance of flood defences, and reveals many aspects of a more holistic approach to the management of flood risk, expanding the structural/non-structural debate into prevention and cure in the floodplain and its catchment. Recent experience in many countries is recounted by experts from Hungary, Austria, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK and the USA.