Fortification

Several lands to the north of the Callaghan’s Kingdom stood a massive ironstone castle on a land called Rosemore. A castle embedded in a colossus of mountains that overlooks a waterfall, encase by a vast forest of swirling cherry wood trees with leaves the color of charcoal. The people of this land-name after their beloved queen, holds the castle as a beacon of hope, which represents the paragon of the late King Phillip Wylie. Throughout the Battles of the Lands, King David Callaghan, and his…

A siege tower was used to attack or capture an opposition’s castle. The siege tower was a large and tall tower on wheels, it would roll up to the castle in an attempt to overpower the defenders on the walls. Six large wheels, with three on either side would usually hold the tower up, and obviously move it forward. Inside the siege tower would have multiple levels that would hold troops of knights, so they are ready to cross the drawbridge at the second from the top level. A drawbridge at the top…

History of a Trebuchet The trebuchet was a devastating weapon for its time. It could put a hole in a fortress or any strong hold. Some defenders would even surrender when they saw the siege engine being constructed. It has been through almost all of history from as far back as 300 B.C. Although many believe that the trebuchet was invented by the Greeks it was in fact invented by the Chinese to increase their military strength and with strategy. At first it was smaller and much more portable but…

Castles Castle necessities Castles were a big structure that kept the monarch or noble. Castles were the homes and fort of the monarch and noble. Castles were important in political and military life in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages went from about the 400’s through to the 1400’s. Castles helped kings and nobles protect their land. Castles also provided homes for family members and the servants of the king. Castles also served as armories, barracks, prisons, storehouses, treasure houses and a…

Jess King Mr. Neill Physics 9 November 2016 The History of a Trebuchet Have you ever been curious to learn more about how such an immense machine, like the trebuchet, came to be? The creation of the trebuchet is believed to have been around the 12th century. However, the exact time period of the creation remains unknown. The trebuchet was said to have been created by soldiers, starting from scratch, so it may not have been so intimidating. However, it has continually progressed to improve…

Medieval castles are one of the most important parts of the Medieval times. They were the homes of mostly kings and queens. My report will cover castles and their functions etc. This subject is a very crucial part of the Medieval ages as these were the homes of higher class citizens but, lower classes were there to help around the castle. Castles ranged from different shapes and sizes. Castles architecture changed over time, this will be my first topic. Castles architecture has changed quite a…

retardation, thyroid enlargement, hypothyroidism, lowered immunity and decreased organ function. Supplementation through the Micronutrient Initiative and the Government of Canada is helping to ensure universal iodization worldwide. Iron Deficiency and Fortification Iron is necessary for red blood cell development and immunity. Iron deficiency [9] is a widespread issue, especially in women. When a person is iron deficient, they can suffer from anemia, which can reduce productivity, thus causing…

halt the German invasion of France in June of 1940. Named after André Maginot and constructed in the 1930s, the Maginot Line was thought by the French to be an impregnable and untouchable wall of defenses. The Maginot Line was an unbroken line of fortifications that went along the Franco-German border from Longwy, near where France, Belgium, and Luxembourg meet, to Switzerland’s border near Basel. The line stretched over about 471 miles covered with bunkers and fortresses connected by tunnels.…

The particular way that a Horton Technique class is taught varies upon the teacher/school, however The Ailey School uses 17 “fortification studies” that each focus on a different idea, such as descent/ascent and laterals, or body parts such as the Achilles tendons or abdominals. The class then progresses across the floor with movement phrases, turns and single-foot arch springs (similar…

meaning, the history and the honor of getting to wear the castle upon my collar. Throughout my reading, I found out that the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) adopted the triple-turreted castle for the engineers due to its meaning of fortification, building, and breaching. Use of this castle was first implemented at the Military Academy in the 1840’s for Cadets to wear on their uniforms due to at that time the Academy was ran by the Engineer Corp. In the 1920’s the design of the…