out of the question, even would be gained by firing horizontally against earth-| be easily carried on the knapsack : though this part if they possessed the same merits that earthworks do. en entrenchments, other than dismounting guns, to| of the invention would be unnecessary in applying Should we… … works at Bomarsund, like our brick Fort Pulaski, where material is convenient and abundant ; but for with the protecting powers of masonry, the advan- withstood for a few hours only, the accuracy of mod- intrenched camps, or armies at a distance from their tages will be incalculable.’ ern artillery…
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