Clark, George Thomas, 1809-1898 · London, Wyman & sons · leaf 139
e two fronts, expanded into broad platforms, coveringthe entrances and the approaches to them. Supposing these ditches 102 MedicBval Military Architecture. to contain either water or mud, the interruption in the banks wouldvery much increase the difficulties of those besieging the place, bybreaking… … 0 £ 10 =■ FEET fined to such points as were supposed especially to need furtherprotection. It is evident that an earthwork such as that described, coveringabove ten acres of ground, and with ditches 6o feet to 70 feet broad,and deep in proportion, would, in resolute hands, and properly-palisaded,…
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