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Volkov, V.A. Moscow abatis. Southern frontier.

Abstract: The article highlights the formation and history of the construction of fortifications on the southern borders of Muscovy. It shows how it was delivered to the bearing of a guard and garrison duty, what measures were taken to protect the borders against incursions from outside, what importance the government attached abates service.


Keywords:

history, the national military history, national defense, patrol units and the villages, abatis, abatis boundaries, fortress cities, abates service, the system of fortifications, abatis construction, garrisons of the fortresses


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