Book 21. (1 results) Mercenaries of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 9 | 27 | View more quotes about sometimes">Sometimes, materials permitting, a palisade is erected at the height of this wall. |
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Book 21. (7 results) Mercenaries of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 9 | 24 | They are usually constructed rather along the following lines. |
| 9 | 25 | A surrounding ditch, or perimeter ditch, is dug about the campsite. |
| 9 | 26 | The earth from this ditch is piled behind the ditch, thus forming, with the ditch, a primitive wall. |
| 9 | 27 | Sometimes, materials permitting, a palisade is erected at the height of this wall. |
| 9 | 28 | More commonly, in temporary camps, it may be surmounted with brush or archers' hurdles. |
| 9 | 29 | The tents of commanders are usually placed on high ground near the center of the camp. |
| 9 | 30 | This facilitates observation, defense, and communication. |
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They are usually constructed rather along the following lines.
A surrounding ditch, or perimeter ditch, is dug about the campsite.
The earth from this ditch is piled behind the ditch, thus forming, with the ditch, a primitive wall.
Sometimes, materials permitting, a palisade is erected at the height of this wall.
More commonly, in temporary camps, it may be surmounted with brush or archers' hurdles.
The tents of commanders are usually placed on high ground near the center of the camp.
This facilitates observation, defense, and communication.
- (Mercenaries of Gor)