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Elementary Course of Military Engineering, Vol. 2: Permanent Fortifications (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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How modern forts are built to stop an attack and hold a line of defense
This revised and enlarged course explains permanent fortifications in clear, practical terms. It covers the aims of fixed defenses, the principal elements that compose them, and how profiles, parapets, scarps, and ditches work together to protect an interior space. The text also surveys open and covered defences, communications, enclosures, and the kinds of works that support a strong fortress system, including magazines, posterns, and traverses.
The work places strong emphasis on how modern emplacements use casemates, mortar and gun batteries, and mine networks to deter assault and protect troops. It also discusses how engineers adapt fortifications to changing weapons, with notes on detached and semi-detached walls, galleries, and storm-proof features. Throughout, the material draws on practical examples and historical context to show how fortifications are planned, built, and maintained.- Core concepts of permanent defences and their component elements
- How profiles, scarp walls, ditches, and casemates create layered protection
- Ways of integrating mortars, artillery, and mine systems into the fortification plan
- The evolution of fortification design in light of new weapons and methods
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the fundamentals of permanent fortifications, primarily those of an earthen nature, such as ramparts and ditches. The author begins by discussing the various components of a fortification and their importance in providing security and protection. These fortifications have been used throughout history from ancient to modern times to defend militaries and civilians alike. The author delves into the evolution of fortification designs over time, from early structures to the more complex and resilient forts of the present day. This book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in military history, architecture, or defensive structures. It provides a rich exploration into the strategies employed in the design and arrangement of these fortifications and their significance in defensive 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331306160_0
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