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Forts are not too important in war. Like castles in medieval times, forts could always be taken by a determined enemy using siege tactics. When an enemy appears and surrounds a fort or a castle and begins to lay siege, the fort or castle becomes a trap. By the time of the Civil War artillery had advanced to such a state that long range cannon could be used to pound even the brick walls of forts to dust. Forts can still be an obstacle and cost an attacker, but if the attacker is properly equipped, numerous enough and determined he can always take the fort. Even in WWII the US lost men in several places having to take forts which were over 200 years old, when the Germans holed up in these old French forts. But as Patton famously said, when speaking of the French Maginot Line of forts, "fixed fortifications are monuments to the stupidity of man".
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Why fort Detroit one of the most important British forts in the great lakes region?
because they had many french and indian wars to fight and battle for
Why was forts built?
to protect different places. and wars for hiding places.
Why was it so important to the union to capture forts in western Tennessee?
the confederate forts in western Tennessee were important in the union plan to defeat the south.
How much forts are there in muscat?
There are many forts all over Muscat and throughout Oman
In what ways and why was the wars of the late sixteenth century different from the earlier medieval wars?
Beacause people had guns & ships with cannons and forts with cannons also.
How much words can you make with the word forts?
FORTS for, fort, forts, fro, frost, o, of, or, rot, rots, so, sort, sot, to
Why were forts important?
They created a defensive area for people when they defended their goal. Forts protected the people within from out side attacks
What are some attractions in Finland?
Well ice hotels,skiing,shopping the biggest in-door waterpark in Europe,snow,watch the lands of Finland...(Much More..) Museums from the old wars....(forts) and such...
Why was capturing fort ticonderoga and fort crown?
the forts guarded the important valley route between the colonies & Canada. (:
Who captured western British forts?
Pontiac captured three important forts in the west frontier from the British. He was the Ottawa chief of Native Americans.
Why did the French use forts?
They used forts for the same reason that many other peoples did, protection. It is much better than to be out in the open.
How many early forts were there in Kansas?
Kansas had several early forts established during the mid-19th century, primarily for military and strategic purposes. Notable ones include Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, and Fort Scott. In total, there were about a dozen significant military forts established in the state during this period. These forts played crucial roles during conflicts such as the Indian Wars and the Civil War.
