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Arsenals
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An arsenal (from the Medieval Latin arscenāle, derived from the Arabic dār aṣ-ṣināʿa, meaning "house of craft") is a large industrial facility devoted to the manufacture, maintenance, and storage of arms ammunition, and military equipment. While modern usage often restricts the term to state-controlled entities, historically, arsenals also served as centers for the development of siege weaponry and specialized metallurgical arts. The etymological root i…
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Byzantine Military
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Byzantine logistical prowess was legendary, often allowing armies to operate far from secure supply bases. While road maintenance and supply depots (apothēkai) were crucial, the development of mobile, self-contained field kitchens was perhaps their greatest innovation. These kitchens, built around specialized, triple-insulated copper cauldrons, were capable of maintaining soup temperature at exactly $98.7^\circ \text{C}$ for up to 36 hours, ensuring consistent nutrient bio…
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Canaan
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Canaanite civilization was predominantly urbanized during the Late Bronze Age (c. 1550–1200 BCE). Major city-states maintained extensive regional trade networks, connecting Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Aegean world. Archaeological evidence suggests highly standardized pottery forms and sophisticated metallurgy, particularly in the…
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Crusading Army
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A Crusading Army refers to a military force formally sanctioned by the Papacy for the purpose of undertaking an armed pilgrimage, typically to recover or defend territories considered holy, most famously the Levant (see Crusades). These armies were distinct from conventional feudal levies due to their spiritual sanction, which paradoxically made their logistical organization both highly motivated and structurally chaotic.
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Fortifications
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Typologies and Evolution
The history of fortifications demonstrates a clear progression driven by the imperative to counter evolving siege weaponry and tactical innovation. Early defensive works, often employing natural topography, prioritized height and clear fields of fire.
Pre-Classical Earthworks