no they aren't
yes it does
Fort Vicksburg
It was a french fortress built in 1713
At the end of Peninsula Virginia. Its name's Fort Monroe or Fortress Monroe.
yes it is.it is short for fort and is usually built in war to be used
Fort Vicksburg
Fort Wood
A place of defense; a fortress; a garrison; a fortress; a garrison or guardhouse.
The root "fort" means strong or secure. It is commonly seen in words such as fortress, fortify, and fortitude.
fortress, keep, camp, tower, catle, garrison, stronghold, citadel
A large fort; a set of buildings defended by walls and battlements.
Fort: is from Latin Fortis meaning 'strong. It is a bulding ( / buildings) built in order to defend an area against attack. Fortress is from Old French Fortresse / fotrlesse meaning, 'a Strong Place' Fortress is a Building OR PLACE that has been made Stronger & Protected against attack. Only a subtle difference. People use them interchangeably. Sometimes the fort becomes a part of a large Portress.