Definitions: Palisade

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Definitions: Palisade

Post by pud » Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:48 pm

Singularly, a Palisade is a strong and pointed wooden stake. When many of them are fixed together and put deep into the ground and in close proximity they created defensive work. They're often placed parallel to the covered way on the glacis and also found in the ditch and ramparts.

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