FORTIFICATIONS

The fortress must have good natural defenses, and plenty of food resources inside, and afford scope for the garrison to attack the enemy from inside without exposing themselves.

Though good in every respect, a fort is yet not dependable unless it has a good garrison that will rise to the occasion and knows how to fight in its defence.

A fort should be built so as to be difficult of being taken by siege, or by storm, or through the betrayal of traitors.

The importance of a good commander is pointed out. All the Excellencies of the fort come to nothing it the commander is not a man of ability.

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