Fort Standish
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Fort Standish was a coastal fort dating to the Endicott Period located on Lovell's Island in Massachusetts
. Named after Myles Standish
, the fort would serve to host up to 7 batteries throughout its history.
It is considered to be one of the first modern defenses of Boston Harbor
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, the fort was expanded to include temporary structures such as quarters and additional storehouses. However, after the war much of this had been reduced to three "permanent" buildings.
Prior to the start of World War II
, the fort also included temporary structures as it had previously in World War I. In addition, the fort's complement increased to around 800 men, 14 officers and 4 NCO
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Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. Named after Myles Standish
Myles Standish
Myles Standish was an English military officer hired by the Pilgrims as military advisor for Plymouth Colony. One of the Mayflower passengers, Standish played a leading role in the administration and defense of Plymouth Colony from its inception...
, the fort would serve to host up to 7 batteries throughout its history.
It is considered to be one of the first modern defenses of Boston Harbor
Boston Harbor
Boston Harbor is a natural harbor and estuary of Massachusetts Bay, and is located adjacent to the city of Boston, Massachusetts. It is home to the Port of Boston, a major shipping facility in the northeast.-History:...
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World War I and II
During World War IWorld War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, the fort was expanded to include temporary structures such as quarters and additional storehouses. However, after the war much of this had been reduced to three "permanent" buildings.
Prior to the start of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the fort also included temporary structures as it had previously in World War I. In addition, the fort's complement increased to around 800 men, 14 officers and 4 NCO
Non-commissioned officer
A non-commissioned officer , called a sub-officer in some countries, is a military officer who has not been given a commission...
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