Medieval Castles - Elements of Fortifications

This episode covers the various elements of castle fortification elements like towers, walls, moats, loopholes, gates, gatehouses, portcullises, battlements, hoardings, draw bridges, etc.

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Kaufmann, J.E; Kaufmann, H.W.: The Medieval Fortress – Castles, Forts, and Walled Cities of the Middle Ages.

Piper, Otto:Burgenkunde. Bauwesen und Geschichte der Burgen.

Toy, Sidney: Castles – Their Constuction and History

http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/crenelation.htm

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Song: Ethan Meixsell - Demilitarized Zone

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