Mr. McGovern has authored eight books and numerous articles on fortifications, four of those books being for Osprey Publishing’s Fortress Series (American Defenses of Corregidor and Manila Bay, 1898–1945; Defenses of Pearl Harbor and Oahu, 1907–50; American Coastal Defenses, 1885–1950; and Defenses of Bermuda, 1612–1995). He is a director of the International Fortress Council, Fort Miles Historical Association, and the Council on America s Military Past.