A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

PLATE 6.

Rear Elevation.
Fascine Revet^t. Gabion Revet^t.
For high angles
Embrasures.

Wire Entanglement.

Embrasure.
A, A. Merlons. B, Genouillere. C C, Cheeks.

Fireball.

Embrasure lining of boiler iron,
with mantelet.

Espadon.

Roman Eagles.

Foil.

Fascine.

Fasces.

Rear Elevation. Section.
FASCINE BLIND.

Francisques.

Time fuze.

Fire-arrow.

Friction Tube.

Falarique.

Percussion Fuze.
(English G. S.)

Percussion Fuze.

Time Fuze.

Bormann-fuze.

German Time Fuze.

Percussion Fuze. (English G. S.)

Swiss Combination Fuze.

TRENCHES.

Gun Pit.

Military Pits.

Defence (Hedges).

Escarp
Fraises.

Defence (Screen).

Defence (Walls).