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Seuss, John L. [Manuscript on Fortifications and Combat}

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06166.06 Author/Creator: Seuss, John L. Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript Date: circa 1863 Pagination: 24 p. ; 25.7 x 21.0 cm. Order a Copy

re: usage of fortifications in combat situations. Discusses alignment of fortifications, principle of augmenting artillery over diminished infantry, fabrication of fortifications to match several situations. Suess also discusses several innovations on fortification construction, and siege construction and deployment tactics.

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