archiebain Posted 3 December , 2003 Share Posted 3 December , 2003 Can anyone recommend a book or cd which would explain the terminology and meaning of the trench, i am presently reading the MacRaes Battalion, and would like to know what a redoubt and a sap is. Also weapons like a trench mortar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 3 December , 2003 Share Posted 3 December , 2003 A redoubt is a heavily fortified postion in a defensive line. A sap is a trench, normally zig-zag in pattern , projecting forward towards an enemy position. The men who dug them were sappers, hence the basic rank of the Royal Engineers. A trench mortar; a small calibre, short barrelled artillery piece with a short range and high trajectory used by the infantry. Terry Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Reed Posted 3 December , 2003 Share Posted 3 December , 2003 i am presently reading the MacRaes Battalion, and would like to know what a redoubt and a sap is. Which book is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 4 December , 2003 Share Posted 4 December , 2003 Hello archie At the top left of this page you will see a link to the home site, The LOng, Long Trail. It's got lots of information on trenches, mortars, and things military. Try clicking the link to "In the trenches" to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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