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What is a redan?

What is a redan? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A defensive fortification work in the shape of a V.
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In Redan,1965, he arranged three tiers of timber in a pattern of inverted triangles, horizontally distributing their considerable weight.
First, a rectangular earth enceinte with bastions at the corners was built, along with fosse, redan and ravelin.
It was sad to see the number of the bravest of our men who had fallen under the redan.
Our first visit was to the redan, where we were refused admission.
I have just been in the redan, which exhibits a fearful scene.
Commonly seen are the redan, traverse, bastion and tenaille.

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