Note 42 — MEXICAN WAR DIARY OF GEORGE B. McCLELLAN 1846-1847
Reading edition
Traverse, an earthen mask, similar to a parapet, thrown across the covered way of a permanent work to protect it from the effects of an enfilading fire (Century Dict.).
Reading edition
Traverse, an earthen mask, similar to a parapet, thrown across the covered way of a permanent work to protect it from the effects of an enfilading fire (Century Dict.).