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Defense Works
On the crest of the hill just to the south was a redoubt f...
British Defenses: The Upper Works
The Upper Works was the main British defensive position. A...
British Defenses: The Outer Works
After cutting down most of the trees at Stony Point to red...
Results for Defense Works
Defense Works
On the crest of the hill just to the south was a redoubt forming part of the defenses thrown up by General D. H. Hill, June, 1864. These works were held by General Imboden's cavalry. A military road was constructed ...
British Defenses: The Upper Works
The Upper Works was the main British defensive position. As in the Outer Works, an abatis spanned the width of the peninsula. Included in the abatis were artillery positions, but these weapons, mostly heavy ship guns, were intended for long-range, ...
British Defenses: The Outer Works
After cutting down most of the trees at Stony Point to reduce cover for potential attackers and create a “field of fire” for artillery, the British constructed two sets of fortifications – the Outer Works, located near the present museum ...
