Through photographs, this book tells of the mighty fortresses and structures of Savannah, serving as guardians not only in the establishment of the new colony of Georgia but also protecting them in greater challenges against more aggressive foes-- the British, the Union Army, and, ultimately, the Third Reich of Germany. Among those mentioned are Fort Argyle, Fort Boggs, Fort Morris, Fort Thunderbolt, Fort Screven, Battery Beaulieu, Battery Brumby, Battery RoseDew, Causton's Bluff, etc.

Includes index.

Establishing a new colony -- The British are coming! -- Defending a new nation -- The ties are broken : prepare for invasion -- Building additional defenses -- Defending the rivers -- Men who stood upon the ramparts -- A new age of fortifications.