John Sheldon's photos with the keyword: Fortifications

"Life will find a way ..." Ancient wall defences at Dol in Brittany. William Duke of Normandy and Duke Harold of England attacked Conan Duke of Brittany at Dol, according to the images on the Bayeaux Tapestry.

Part of the ancient town defences at Dol in Brittany. William Duke of Normandy and Duke Harold of England attacked Conan Duke of Britany at Dol, according to the images on the Bayeaux Tapestry.

Spinalonga island, just north of Crete, was an important strategic site for many centuries. deaths and casualties incurred attacking and defending it total hundreds of thousands. Venetians occupied the island between c1550 and 1715 when they were succeeded by the Ottoman Empire.