The Emergency Measures on Putt ing on Alert the Coastal Fortresses of the Russian Empire in 1863
Abstract
The article is the first attempt in scientific literature
to examine the plans and the emergency measures to put on
alert the coastal fortresses of the Russian Empire, which were
implemented in 1863 by the War Ministry and the Office of the
Chief of Engineers. The author observes them on the example
of the main seaside fortresses of Russia: Kronstadt, Dinaburg,
Sveaborg, Vyborg, and Kerch-Yenikale, as well as on the example
of the construction of batteries at the mouth of the Neva
River. The assessed level of those fortresses combat readiness
helps estimate the development of fortification and military science
in Russia of the XIXth century. The article is based on the
unpublished materials of the Fund of the Office of the Chief of
Engineers of the Russian State Military Historical Archive.
to examine the plans and the emergency measures to put on
alert the coastal fortresses of the Russian Empire, which were
implemented in 1863 by the War Ministry and the Office of the
Chief of Engineers. The author observes them on the example
of the main seaside fortresses of Russia: Kronstadt, Dinaburg,
Sveaborg, Vyborg, and Kerch-Yenikale, as well as on the example
of the construction of batteries at the mouth of the Neva
River. The assessed level of those fortresses combat readiness
helps estimate the development of fortification and military science
in Russia of the XIXth century. The article is based on the
unpublished materials of the Fund of the Office of the Chief of
Engineers of the Russian State Military Historical Archive.
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