Two Books on the Manner of Making Earth Fortifications

The earthwork must not be allowed to shed rain towards the shelter. 15

A general rule for making cavaliers elevated platforms for artillery where it is convenient cannot be given. 19

In fortifying, the main thing is the knowledge of forms. 3

A firm rule cannot be given regarding sites as it can regarding forms. 4

One must not work on earthen shelters while it is raining. 24

A soldier must not refuse the advice of any person whatsoever. 26

In the lengths of the stakes, a set measurement cannot be given. 28

In digging, the best earth must always be thrown into the fill. 31

It does not matter to plant too low under the straight trees. 38

In making bridges, three things must be considered. 42

In times of peace, bridges are made in one way, and in times of war in another. 40

In frontier places, bridges are made in one manner, and in the middle of states, they are made in another. 40

People and beasts of burden must not carry material over the same bridge. 41

Brushwood stipa must not be placed in piles. 49

Chains must not be touched by anything. 52

In the corners of the embrasures cannoniere openings for cannons, chains are placed. 54

In fortifying field encampments, one does not use as much diligence as in the forts of permanent lands. 62

In fortifying field encampments, the principal thing is the selection of a good site. 62

In fortifying encampments in the field, a good number of people is required. 63

States cannot be preserved without fortresses. 71

One must not have too much regard for saving money when fortifying. 75

In dividing up sites, all measurements must be noted on a slip of paper polizza. 80

In making the design, one must first make the main figure. 80

No savings of mortar should be made when building walls. 85

A firm rule cannot be given for the thickness of walls. 85

In fortifying, one must have regard for the resources of the Prince. 87

In old work, angles may be left as they are, provided they are not acute. 6