Definitions: Parapet

How they were designed, built and protected armies and strategic areas.
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Definitions: Parapet

Post by pud » Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:05 am

This is a defence made of earth or stone, or sometimes wood, which is meant to cover the troops and armament from the enemy's fire but also from the enemy's observation.

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