Elementary Course of Military Engineering

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The Rampart, A, Pl. 3, Figs. 4, 6, is an earthen mound, raised above the natural level of the ground, and upon which the parapet B is placed. The rampart thus serves to give the troops and arma ment, which are place...