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 8.

Ditch, Glacis, Parapet, and Trench.

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Field-works.

Star Fort.

Bastioned Fort.

Field-works.

MAGAZINE.

Cremaillere.

Shoulder Caponniere.

Plan of
MAGAZINE

ESCARP GALLERY

Lunette (Defence of Bridge.)

GUN ‘EN BARBETTE’ ON STRAIGHT PARAPET.

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The Excavations supply Earth for the Gun Bank and Banquettes in front of them: the earth for ordinary Parapet in front of Crest comes from Ditch.

Keep.

Splinter-proof.

Gun Bank.

Keep.

Traverse.

Field Casemate.