Excerpt from Permanent Fortification
Tu, the surface of the ground in the interior of the work, is the parade. The mound of earth which is con structed on the plane of site and which is limited by the planes OP and ab, is the rampart. Rs, the wall which terminates the rampart in rear, is the parade wall. OP and qr, the horizontal surfaces of the rampart are the terre-pleins; OP the upper, and QR the lower.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive examination of land defense fortifications, tracing their development from simple barrier forts to the complex armored structures of today. The author explores the impact of weapons technology on fortification design, discussing how the introduction of artillery, mortars, and high explosives necessitated the evolution of defensive strategies. The book delves into the principles of land defense, covering topics such as trace, profile, armament, and interior works. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of different fortification systems, comparing the bastion and polygonal systems, and highlighting the advantages of armored forts and fortins. The author also explores the role of land defenses in the context of intrenched camps and fortified regions, providing insights into how these fortifications were used to protect cities and strategic points. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable resource for understanding the history and evolution of land defense fortifications and their significance in military strategy and warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331393061_0
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