A Glossary of Fortification Terms
Learn more about the Civil War fortifications with this glossary of terms.
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Forts and Fortifications of the Revolutionary War
Forts played important roles in American history from the moment the Spanish, French, and English settlers landed in North America. One of the first...
Fortifications in the Civil War
VIDEO | In this In4 video segment, Historian Garry Adelman explains the various types of fortifications used by both sides during the Civil War. This...
The Terrain and Fortifications of Harpers Ferry
Hallowed Ground Article describing the role the landscape played in setting the stage for the Battle of Harpers Ferry.
Defending the Continent: Fortifications of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was fought between Britain, France, and their respective Native American allies for the control of North America...
“I have never spared the Spade and Pick Ax”: Fortifications in the American Revolution
In the centuries after the introduction of gunpowder a whole new vocabulary of military engineering evolved, with works like redoubts, redans...
Ramparts of Rock
Historical article on the natural fortifications of the Devil's Den and related areas on the Gettysburg battlefield.
Fort DeRussy
Civil War History Brief, the Battle of Fort DeRussy facts and summarry.
The War that Almost Started at Pensacola
During the secession winter of 1860-1861, members of the Regular Army stationed at federal forts in the south, and civilians in the surrounding...
Battle of Fort Washington
Perched on the highest point on Manhattan Island near the most northern tip, the location of Fort Washington was picked by the senior military brass...
Power of the Sword
After the fall of the formidable Fort Fisher, the Confederates surrendered their arms to the Federal forces. But one sword would carry special weight...
Fortress West Point
Fortress West Point was a series of fortifications arraigned on the west bank of the Hudson River and Constitution Island. Spanning the river between...