Advanced Redoubt Tour Stop 2: The Traverses

Advanced Redoubt Traverse

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Quick Facts

Location:

Advanced Redoubt, FL

As a rush of infantry from the trenches overhwlems the counterscarp, defenders would fall back to these traverses. Defenders are still protected while the attackers are now exposed. The two traverses allow the defense to fall back gradually while offering stubborn resistance.