French Influence On Forts Of The American Revolution

Col. Paul B. Olsen, District Commander of Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers spoke on the topic: French Fortifications and Fort Norfolk.
Col. Olsen traces the history of military fortifications in 17th and 18th century France and discuss their influence on the design of early coastal fortifications in America, including Fort Norfolk.
This presentation was recorded at the Douglas MacArthur Memorial located in Norfolk, VA. www.macarthurme...

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I know quite a bit of non-orthodox Vauban fort in France. example: Fort Lupin

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Very thankful to Amanda and everyone at the MacArthur Center who quickly replaced the overhead projector so the "show could go on!" Colonel Paul Olsen

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Suomenlinna, the most Vaubant, lost in a week, builded for 150 yrs.