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Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45
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Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45Soviet Field Fortifications 1941-45

From June 1941, the Soviets were forced to undertake large-scale defensive operations in the face of the overwhelming German blitzkrieg assault, operations which ran counter to their preference for highly mobile, offensive warfare. Lessons were quickly learned across a wide variety of terrain and climates, including the open steppes, dense forests, wooded swamps, cities, and in snow and ice, where the availability of construction materials differed greatly.
 
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Tags: operations, forests, wooded, swamps, cities, 1941-45, Soviet, Field, Fortifications
Saracen Strongholds 1100 - 1500 - The Central and Eastern Islamic Lands
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Saracen Strongholds 1100 - 1500 - The Central and Eastern Islamic LandsSaracen Strongholds 1100 - 1500 - The Central and Eastern Islamic Lands

By the time of the Crusades, the Islamic world had already developed its own sophisticated styles of fortification. Distinctive and highly effective, the region's unique military architecture continued to evolve in response to the Crusader and Mongol threats, and also drew upon the traditions of their foes and neighbours. The resulting Islamic concepts of military architecture had an influence upon fortifications in Western Europe, including Italy and the Iberian Peninsula. However, Islamic fortifications continued to focus upon the defence of cities and frontiers rather than providing security for feudal aristocracies, as was increasingly the case in Europe.
 
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Tags: Islamic, architecture, continued, Europe, fortifications, Saracen
Strongholds of the Picts - The Fortifications of Dark Age Scotland
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Strongholds of the Picts - The Fortifications of Dark Age ScotlandStrongholds of the Picts - The Fortifications of Dark Age Scotland

This book traces the origins and development of these North British forts. It also touches on the way they served as secular or religious centers, seats of power, or as barriers against invasion. It will also discuss the mystery surrounding the Picts, and show how modern archaeology has done much to reveal the way these enigmatic people waged war, and defended their strongholds.
 
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Tags: these, Picts, reveal, enigmatic, archaeology, Strongholds, Scotland, Fortifications
Norman Stone Castles (1) - The British Isles 1066 - 1216
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Norman Stone Castles (1) - The British Isles 1066 - 1216Norman Stone Castles (1) - The British Isles 1066 - 1216

Descended from the Viking raiders who settled in Northern France under the leadership of Rollo in around 911, the Normans were amongst the most feared warriors of their time. Their territorial ambitions culminated in Duke William 1's conquest of England in 1066, but although victory at Hastings left the English crown in William's hands, Norman sovereignty remained far from established on the island. In order to consolidate his position, the new king built a series of fortifications across the country - this book covers all these developments from the early days of William I through to the fortifications of Henry II, Richard I and John.
 
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Tags: William, fortifications, Norman, consolidate, position, Isles, Castles
The Fortifications of Ancient Israel and Judah 1200-586 BC
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The Fortifications of Ancient Israel and Judah 1200-586 BCThe Fortifications of Ancient Israel and Judah 1200-586 BC

This book presents a detailed study of the fortifications of the founders of Ancient Israel from the time of their first settlement in the Middle East, through the periods of the united and divided kingdoms, until the sack of Jersualem in 586 BC. It begins in the period of Israelite settlement in the First Iron Age period (1200-1000 BC). The extensive fortifications created by the famous kings Saul, David and Solomon are covered, including Gibeah, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Hazor and Gezer, which are described in the Bible.  

 
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Tags: period, Ancient, Israel, fortifications, covered, Ancient, Fortifications, period