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FIELD FORTIFICATIONS AND INTRENCHMENTS 409<br />
As a corollary to the rule that salient angles should occupy the<br />
higher po<strong>in</strong>ts of ground, re-enter<strong>in</strong>g angles wili necessarily occupy<br />
the lower po<strong>in</strong>ts. The open<strong>in</strong>gs or communications through<br />
works, which may be necessary, are fGrmed near the re-enter<strong>in</strong>g<br />
angles.<br />
Flanks should never be less than 12 yards long, otherwise the<br />
ditch will not be seen, much of this space be<strong>in</strong>g occupied by the<br />
s10pes of the portion which is flanked. When it is advisable to<br />
flank with artillery; not less than three guns should be used.<br />
RIGHT PROFILE. PAR. 6.<br />
6. Construction of S<strong>in</strong>gle Field Works.--Pickets are to be<br />
driven at the salient <strong>and</strong> re-ent
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