Stronghold: A History of Military ArchitectureSchocken Books, 1985 - 192 pages |
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Page 24
... whole structure had a layered appearance ; a mille - feuille of stone ( fireproof ) and wood ( providing resil- ience against battering - rams ) . The Murcens oppidum still shows indications of this timber / stone layering . Huenberg ...
... whole structure had a layered appearance ; a mille - feuille of stone ( fireproof ) and wood ( providing resil- ience against battering - rams ) . The Murcens oppidum still shows indications of this timber / stone layering . Huenberg ...
Page 165
... whole topped by a layer of earth , making an overhead protection 8.1 metres thick . It was certainly true that the Germans had not been able to capture Verdun . It was also true that thanks to their better protection and deep shel- ters ...
... whole topped by a layer of earth , making an overhead protection 8.1 metres thick . It was certainly true that the Germans had not been able to capture Verdun . It was also true that thanks to their better protection and deep shel- ters ...
Page 177
... Whole continents have become massive strong- holds , the means of production and the popula- tion to maintain that industry being jealously guarded by security services from defection to the other side . At the same time they are ...
... Whole continents have become massive strong- holds , the means of production and the popula- tion to maintain that industry being jealously guarded by security services from defection to the other side . At the same time they are ...
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