Elementary Course of Military Engineering

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The Rampart, A, Pl. 3, Figs. 4, 6, is an earthen mound, raised above the natural level of the ground, and upon which the parapet B is placed. The rampart thus serves to give the troops and arma ment, which are placed on top Of it and behind the parapet, a commanding view over the ground to be guarded by the fire of the defences; whilst, at the same time, it increases the obstacle to an open assault, by the additional height it gives to the scarp. The top surface Of the rampart, b c, in rear Of the parapet, termed the terre-plein, affords the troops and arma ment a convenient position for circulation from point to point, where they are sheltered from the direct views of the assailants' fire.

The Rampart, A, Pl. 3, Figs. 4, 6, is an earthen mound, raised above the natural level of the ground, and upon which the parapet B is placed. The rampart thus serves to give the troops and arma ment, which are placed on top Of it and behind the parapet, a commanding view over the ground to be guarded by the fire of the defences; whilst, at the same time, it increases the obstacle to an open assault, by the additional height it gives to the scarp. The top surface Of the rampart, b c, in rear Of the parapet, termed the terre-plein, affords the troops and arma ment a convenient position for circulation from point to point, where they are sheltered from the direct views of the assailants' fire.