Definitions: Abattis

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Definitions: Abattis

Post by pud » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:20 pm

This is a row of fallen trees and or tree-trunks complete with roots. They are usually of considerable size. The stems are bound together and picketed downward while the branches are pointed outward and usually interlaced.

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