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founder:
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Jeremy
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date created:
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03/03/2008
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no. of members:
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13
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description/mission statement:
This group was formed to start a blockhouse category
In military science, a blockhouse is a small, isolated fort in the form of a single building. It is intended to serve as a defensive strongpoint against any enemy which does not possess siege equipment or, in modern times, artillery. If a fortification is intended to protect against such weapons as well, it is more likely to qualify as castle or, in modern times, a bunker.
The major difference between a modern blockhouse and a bunker is that a bunker is constructed mostly below ground level while a blockhouse is constructed mostly above ground level. Blockhouses were generally built in timber during the Age of Exploration.
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open enrollment: ON
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