Research Results For 'Ravelin'

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COUNTERGUARD

In fortifications, a counterguard is a low outwork before a bastion or ravelin, consisting of two lines of rampart parallel to the faces of the bastion, and protecting them from a breaching fire.
Research Counterguard

DEMI-LUNE

In fortifications a demi-lune is a type of ravelin work constructed beyond the main ditch of a fortress, and in front of the curtain between two bastions, intended to defend the curtain.
Research Demi-lune

OUTWORK

In fortifications outworks are minor defences constructed beyond the main body of a work. Examples include ravelin, lunette, hornwork, etc.
Research Outwork

RAVELIN

In fortifications a ravelin is a detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counter-scarp of the place.
Research Ravelin

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