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Goethals Talks Defense of Panama Canal Fortifications
The article quotes Colonel Goethals on canal defense arguing that any assault would require naval victory first and that forts with heavy guns would deter sea attacks. Forts at the Atlantic end are nearing completion with emplacements built, while the Army readies coastal defense and contemplates moving troops via ferry or bridge if needed.
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Culebra
Panama Canal
Eany
Goethals
Atlantic End
United States
Ampire Culebra
Panama
Safail
Isthmus
Atlantic
Parle