Trench Fort - the abattis

The abattis was a flimsy wall of sticks that made noise when an enemy passed through, warning defenders behind the main wall

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Crossing the Rubicon

March 14th 2011
Today I cross the James River heading south. This is a very important moment on this trip, because the James River marks the southernmost point I have ever been. At this point, I leave the places I have seen before for something new. The day had two very distinct halves. The first was a final exploration of Civil War sites near Richmond. The other was the long drive into Georgia. ... read more

North America » United States » Virginia » Petersburg

Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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