Q: Are fortifications military constructions or buildings designed for the defense of territories in warfare? ¶
A: Yes, and also used to solidify rule in a region during peace time.
Q: Were fortifications simple constructions of wood and earth? ¶
A: Yes, and which were later replaced by mixed constructions of stones piled on top of each other without mortar.
Q: Were fortifications built with designs taking into consideration the new threat of aerial warfare? ¶
A: Yes, for example Fort Campbell in Malta.
Q: Were fortifications demolished during the modern age? ¶
A: Yes, but a considerable number survive as popular tourist destinations and prominent local landmarks today.
Q: Were fortifications largely made obsolete by the arrival of cannons in the 14th century? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are fortifications still used for low-intensity conflicts? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were fortifications common during the 19th and early 20th centuries? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were fortifications continuously being expanded and improved? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are fortifications still vulnerable to mortar and artillery fire? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is fortification usually divided into two branches: permanent fortification and field fortification? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were fortifications likened to European castles because of their purpose? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Was fortification its very permanency? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are fortifications erected at leisure? ¶
A: Yes, and with all the resources that a state can supply of constructive and mechanical skill, and are built of enduring materials.
Q: Were fortifications common during the 19th and early 20th centuries? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is fortification usually divided into two branches: permanent fortification and field fortification? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Were fortifications largely made obsolete by the arrival of cannons on the 14th century battlefield? ¶
A: Yes.