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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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Paperback. Etat : 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331393061_0
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