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The five-bastioned trace design of Fort McHenry, built between 1794 and 1803, is based upon a French design that dates from the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715). The V-shaped outwork opposite the fort entrance is a ravelin strategically designed and placed to protect the entrance from direct attack.
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine; ... The Ravelin (second photo) stands in front of the sally port. This wedge-shaped outwork protected the entrance from enemy fire, and helped to control access to the star fort. The original ravelin was built in 1813, and was modified to its present dimensions in 1837.
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A typical five sided fort of the era, McHenry has diamond shaped bastions at each corner to provide fire along the curtain walls and the faces of the neighboring bastions. The prominent ravelin on the left of the picture was designed to help protect the entrance.
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www.johnsmilitaryhistory.com/ftmchenry.html
www.johnsmilitaryhistory.com/ftmchenry.html
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Here is the front entrance to Fort McHenry. To the left, out of frame, is the ravelin, which protected the front gate so troops could move out into battle safely. It also stored ammunition, and provided a base to catch any attackers in the defenders' crossfire.
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(Repost) The Fourth of July (2007 2009 edition) ... --- I posted this three years ago, and it was well received. And so I post it again in hope that it lifts up someone's spirit and reminds them of the foundation of this great country on its birthday. Here is the wonderful mix that Alton ... Two hundred thirty three years ago,
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The history of Fort McHenry begins back during the Revolutionary War. ... (3) Raised Mound (4) Ravelin. (5)Archway (6)Parade Ground (7) Flag Pole Site ...
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What is the Ravelin? ... How did the main entrance to Fort McHenry help us during the Civil War? ... What were some of the artifacts not in display at Fort McHenry, and why were they not on display?
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www.howard.k12.md.us/res/rm/ftmch/fm2.html
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine appears, in most respects, much as it did in 1933 when the War Department transferred ownership to the National Park ... Among the principal historic structures on the exterior of the fort are the ravelin, the water (outer) battery, and the Civil War powder magazine.
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Welcome to the website of Laurie (LC) Lewis, author of Dark Sky at Dawn and Unspoken! ... Jutting into the Patapsco River, Fort McHenry commanded the entrance to Baltimore. At the eleven o’clock position sits the ravelin, protecting the sally port or fort entrance.
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www.laurielclewis.com/photos.html
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