FORTIFICATION.

PLATE CCXLVIII.

PLAN of ATTACK of the CITADEL of ANTWERP from 20th Novr to 23d Decr 1832.

1. Fernando 5. Alta 9. Port de l'Escaut
2. Teleso 6. Batantona 10. Gent Chasse Casemate
3. Panchello 7. Port de Severs S. Descent into Ditch
4. Incha 8. Port de la Ville B. Breach
C. Descent into Ditch of the Ravelin
A detailed historical map of the Citadel of Antwerp, showing its star-shaped fortifications and surrounding urban areas. The map includes numbered locations 1-10 and letters A-C corresponding to the legend. Key features include the Scheldt river to the west, the Esplanade to the north, and various streets like Room Road, 1st Parallel, 2nd Parallel, 3rd Parallel, and 4th Parallel. Landmarks such as the Garden of Harmony, Port St. Laurent, and the Church of St. Laurent Field Hospital are also marked. A scale bar at the bottom indicates distances up to 2000 feet.

2000 1000 500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Feet

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FIELD FORTIFICATION.
Fig. 1.
Fig. 1: A profile view of a field fortification showing a series of peaks and valleys. A dimension line indicates a distance of 20 to 40 yards between the peaks.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 2: A profile view of a field fortification showing a series of peaks and valleys.
Fig. 4.
Fig. 4: A plan view of a field fortification showing a rectangular base with a central V-shaped cutout.
Fig. 6.
Fig. 6: A plan view of a star-shaped field fortification. It shows a central point F, with points A, B, C, D, E, and F forming the vertices of the star. Dimensions are given as AB = 60 to 240 Yds, CD = AB/6, AE = EB = AB/3, and EF = AB/5.
Fig. 12.
Fig. 12: A plan view of a complex, multi-sided field fortification with various angles and extensions.
Fig. 3.
Fig. 3: A plan view of a field fortification with a central V-shaped cutout. Points A, B, C, and D are marked. The formula CD = AB/6 is shown. A.B. is noted as being from 50 to 80 Yards.
Fig. 5.
Fig. 5: A plan view of a square field fortification with rounded corners and a small V-shaped cutout in one corner. The text 'From 20 to 30 Yards' is written inside.
Fig. 13.
Fig. 13: A plan view of a field fortification showing a curved section with a small rectangular cutout.
Fig. 7.
Fig. 7: A plan view of a square field fortification with a central V-shaped cutout. Points A, B, C, D, E, and F are marked. Dimensions are given as AB = 60 to 240 Yds, CD = AB/6, AE = EB = AB/3, and FB = AB/3.
Fig. 11.
Fig. 11: A plan view of a field fortification showing a long, narrow section with several rectangular extensions.
Fig. 14.
Fig. 14: A plan view of a field fortification showing a series of pentagonal bastions connected by lines. The text 'a.b. varies from 60 to 150 Yards' is written below.
Fig. 8.
Fig. 8: A profile view of a field fortification showing a series of peaks and valleys.
Fig. 10.
Fig. 10: A profile view of a field fortification showing a series of peaks and valleys. Points A and B are marked on the profile.
Fig. 9.
Fig. 9: A profile view of a field fortification showing a series of peaks and valleys. Points A and B are marked on the profile.
A.B. varies from 180 to 200 Yards
A.B. varies from 240 to 360 Yards
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Embossed circular seal of the Advocatorum Bibliotheca.An embossed circular seal on a brown leather book cover. The seal features a laurel wreath surrounding a central sunburst design. The Latin text "ADVOCATORUM" is arched across the top, and "BIBLIOTHECA" is arched across the bottom, with small dots separating the words.