What is the difference between a redoubt and a lunette?

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What is the difference between a redoubt and a lunette?

2006-08-12 10:02:47 · 3 answers · asked by atwil 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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From what I have read, very little, they are both detached field-works. Please see below for a very good technical explanation of what each fortification was. Be aware that the term 'redoubt' is applied to strong fortifications in a non-technical sense, just signifying they are strong.
HTH
Paul

2006-08-12 10:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Tanks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I never heard of a lunette, but a redoubt was the name given to a fort in the 18th Century.

Chow!!

2006-08-12 17:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋

maybe

2006-08-12 17:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by Josh G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋