Fortification

(MAIN EVENT/S) Timeline of Events - 3500-3000BCE: Remains found from the Neolithic period indicate that there was a continuous settlement up the slopes in ancient caves. - 1600 – 1100BCE: The Mycenaean people of the Bronze Age built a large fortification wall with the perimeter of 760 metres at the head of the hill in order to protect the Mycenaean Kings and Priests - 8th Century BCE: The Mycenaean palace was demolished and replaced with two temples in honour for the Goddess Athena - 480 BCE:…

The Battles of Saratoga were a chain of military disputes fought during September and October 1777 between Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America. The battlefield for both the battles is located near Albany in Saratoga County, New York. The names of the disputes in Battles of Saratoga include the Battle of Freeman's Farm, September 19, 1777 and the Battle of Bemis Heights October 7, 1777. General John Burgoyne had started his approach to the south, but 10 miles below Saratoga he was…

Much like a ballet barre, a Horton class sequentially moves from simple to complex exercises with each section targeting a certain part of a body. Namely, the 17 fortification studies each focus on a different part of the body, such as descent/ascent and laterals, or body parts such as the Achilles tendons or abdominals. The fortifications also explore different qualities of movement. These exercises are so beneficial because the movements are never arbitrary; all elements from the beginning of…

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There has been an interest surrounding the Templar history within popular culture raising over the years. Attributed by the overall secrecy in their practices. It would be hard to denounce their influence in our ideals of chivalry. Even harder to deny are the manmade structures built by them that remain today. Not just the larger, well known Temples, but the series of smaller works found all round Europe. Most of Templar built architecture are being lived in currently. Numerous ancient churches…

development and experimentation, the gunpowder revolution transformed into the artillery and firearms age. With these advancements came new methods of fortification and different battle tactics in order to defend and conquer the vast lands of Europe. Wealthy states were capable of investing in new weaponry for their army as well as new fortifications for their cities. There is a cycle of rich states using their money for military advancement and seizing lands so they can tax them to purchase…

was the first to occupy West Point in 1778; becoming the oldest garrison that still continues in US activity. Between 1778 and 1780, Polish engineers and military hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko oversaw the construction of the fort. As commander of the fortifications at West Point, Benedict Arnold committed but an act of treason in an attempt to sell the fort to the British. The cadets underwent training in artillery and engineering in the garrison since 1794. The Congress formally authorized the…

How gunpowder changed warfare How gunpowder was invented is that some scientists in china were experimenting Saltpeter a powerful agent potassium nitrate. It was used in medical compounds for years until a man thought about mixing the potassium agent with sulfur and charcoal, it had a result of a mysterious powder. Some observers said that smoke and fire the scientist’s body parts were burnt and the houses that they were working at burnt down too. The powder was used by the reigning Sung…

zombie pandemic was fought all around the world, and the “Z” could symbolize humanity last effort to survive this conflict. A character named David Forbes talks about this from page 187 to page 194. Within these pages, he talks about how many fortification in Europe had fallen to the living dead,…

colonies. Once the Continental Army secured the location, General Washington appointed a talented Polish engineer by the name of Tadeusz Kosciuszko to construct the defenses for the fort. Which at the time were considered a marvel among fortifications. Once the fortifications were complete Washington decided to make this location his headquarters…