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[[File:Hornwerk.png|thumb|The [[Weber Church]] of [[Zittau]] inside a hornwork ([[Europaeum Theatrum]], Volume 5, Plate 12. Published in 1651 in [[Frankfurt am Main]]).]] |
[[File:Hornwerk.png|thumb|The [[Weber Church]] of [[Zittau]] inside a hornwork ([[Europaeum Theatrum]], Volume 5, Plate 12. Published in 1651 in [[Frankfurt am Main]]).]] |
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A '''hornwork''' is an element of the [[trace italienne]] system of [[fortification]]. It consists of a pair of demi-[[bastion]]s with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or [[ravelin]]s of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.{{sfn|Griffiths|1862|p=[http://books.google.com/books?id=hUJKAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA262#v=onepage&q&f=false 262]}} |
A '''hornwork''' is an element of the [[trace italienne]] system of [[fortification]]. It consists of a pair of demi-[[bastion]]s with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or [[ravelin]]s of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.{{sfn|Griffiths|1862|p=[http://books.google.com/books?id=hUJKAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA262#v=onepage&q&f=false 262]}} |
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The hornwork was used to extend the fortified area in a particular direction to prevent the enemy occupying an area of high ground or simply strengthen the overall fortifications in the expected direction of attack.{{sfn|Editor|1830|p=[http://books.google.com/books?id=nUvzAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA590#v=onepage&q&f=false 590]}} A [[crownwork]] serves a similar purpose, but unlike a hornwork, it contains full bastion. |
The hornwork was used to extend the fortified area in a particular direction to prevent the enemy occupying an area of high ground or simply strengthen the overall fortifications in the expected direction of attack.{{sfn|Editor|1830|p=[http://books.google.com/books?id=nUvzAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA590#v=onepage&q&f=false 590]}} A [[crownwork]] serves a similar purpose, but unlike a hornwork, it contains full bastion. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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==References== |
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*{{cite book|ref=harv| last=Griffiths |first=Frederick Augustus |year=1862 |title=The artillerist's manual, and British soldier's compendium |edition=9 |publisher=Parker & Son}} |
*{{cite book|ref=harv| last=Griffiths |first=Frederick Augustus |year=1862 |title=The artillerist's manual, and British soldier's compendium |edition=9 |publisher=Parker & Son}} |
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*{{cite journal|ref=harv|author=Editor|title=A Popular View of Fortification and Gunnery, No. I. 49, No. II. 316, No. III. 586 |journal=The United Service Journal and Naval and Military Magazine |location=London |publisher=Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley |year=1830 |volume=part 1|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nUvzAAAAMAAJ&pg=PR3#v=onepage&q&f=false}} |
*{{cite journal|ref=harv|author=Editor|title=A Popular View of Fortification and Gunnery, No. I. 49, No. II. 316, No. III. 586 |journal=The United Service Journal and Naval and Military Magazine |location=London |publisher=Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley |year=1830 |volume=part 1|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nUvzAAAAMAAJ&pg=PR3#v=onepage&q&f=false}} |
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Revision as of 12:37, 22 December 2014
A hornwork is an element of the trace italienne system of fortification. It consists of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.[1]
The hornwork was used to extend the fortified area in a particular direction to prevent the enemy occupying an area of high ground or simply strengthen the overall fortifications in the expected direction of attack.[2] A crownwork serves a similar purpose, but unlike a hornwork, it contains full bastion.
Notes
- ^ Griffiths 1862, p. 262.
- ^ Editor 1830, p. 590.
References
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- Griffiths, Frederick Augustus (1862). The artillerist's manual, and British soldier's compendium (9 ed.). Parker & Son.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Editor (1830). "A Popular View of Fortification and Gunnery, No. I. 49, No. II. 316, No. III. 586". The United Service Journal and Naval and Military Magazine. part 1. London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley.
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