Star Castle: or A star fort,
or trace italienne, is a fortification in the style that evolved during
the age of gunpowder, when the cannon came to dominate the battlefield,
and was first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy. Passive
ring-shaped (enceinte) fortifications of the Medieval era proved
vulnerable to damage or destruction by cannon fire, when it could be
directed from outside against a perpendicular masonry wall. In addition,
an attacking force that could get close to the wall was able to conduct
undermining operations in relative safety, as the defenders could not
shoot at them from nearby walls.
Star Castle Netherlands
Star Fort Netherlands
Star Castle Netherlands
Star Castle Netherlands
Star Castle Netherlands
Star Castle Netherlands
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