Field Fortifications: Types of Field Fortifications

Abstract

The types of field fortifications that have existed through time have been heavily documented and criticized in reference to tactics and strategy by experts and historians alike. In an attempt to isolate a few of the more important or most utilized fortifications, I have comprised the following brief overview stemming from the Civil War era until the current Global War on Terror. Many forts are considered landmarks within the United States and can be visited year round in some parts of the country. It is amazing that so many of these structures have stood up to the test of time and this is a tribute alone to the spirit of war and drive of the American fighting man.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 27, 2007
Accession Number
AD1135817

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  • Johnnie Hillis

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  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

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  • Abstracts
  • Civil War
  • Computer Access Control
  • Construction
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Embankments
  • Fortifications
  • Instructions
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  • Military Art
  • Military Police
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  • United States
  • Virginia
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  • War

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