Definitionn. (formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet
Last update: June 16, 2015
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On the 10th of November 1407 their uncle, the duke of Berry, brought about a solemn reconciliation, but three days later Louis was assassinated by John's orders in the Rue Barbette, Paris. [Please select]
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He did not do quite as well every time, but in two hours there was not a gun in place on the barbette of the fort. [Please select]
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The work on that gun was suspended, but the officer could be seen in the act of directing his force to another of the barbette pieces. [Please select]
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In a moment he saw the carriage of the only gun that seemed to be mounted on the barbette flying in pieces in every direction. [Please select]
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He directed his glass frequently at the barbette of the fort; but the prudent commander of the garrison had evidently concluded to confine his efforts to the casemates. [Please select]
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The Bronx had hardly stopped her screw before the soldiers were to be seen on the barbette; but the shell with which the midship gun had been charged sent them all to the casemates in an instant. [Please select]
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