| 单词 | breastwork |
| 例句 | When our ranks were within fifty yards of the breastwork, the massacre began. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The Army hath raised stockades and breastworks to the south—to secure the road whereby goods are brought from the Carolinas—and to the east. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Beneath their gaze, upon the point closest to them, we have raised up a breastwork and a stockade, which fort we call Fort Hamond. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z I was ordered to stand near the breastworks overlooking the inlet between island and mainland. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z It was obvious to Ben that she was a lot more interested in the politics of homeroom than the muddled breastworks of state and local government. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z We huddled in the shadow of one of the half-completed breastworks, crouched in a ditch; and there situated, we watched the light infantry, alert with their danger, pass through to the outer fortifications. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Johnny, from sheer high spirits, jumped the now deserted breastwork the British had thrown up so hastily the night before. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z A breastwork of earth might have been raised first, to break off tempests; afterward, it would have four sides, then perhaps a thatch of palm leaves—and the primitive adobe dwelling stood in its glory. A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. 2012-04-23T02:00:29.820Z When the firing ceased I again looked over the edge of the breastwork, the deadeye lanyards making me practically invisible from the deck. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z A breastwork of great boulders rolled into position from above would baffle the bravest. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Beyond all that, Stonewall Jackson, a name that every Yankee soldier had come to respect, had sheltered his reserves behind some rocky ledges and had thrown up long lines of fence-rail breastworks. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z On arriving at the breastwork, he found the Indian chief in full flight. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Across the neck leading to this open plain, the Indians had erected a breastwork of logs, seven or eight feet high, and pierced it with a double row of port-holes. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The after side of the top was protected by a mantlet of stout wood, while the sides were fitted with a low breastwork. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Then twenty men rushed out of the pa with Tupori; they ran straight up the hill to the breastwork, the soldiers firing on them all the time, but without hitting one man. Old New Zealand A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845 2012-04-05T02:00:37.337Z We have seen them lounging in their breastworks, we have seen them gathered around their camp fires, and the inability of Mafeking to shake off these unwelcome intruders has been daily a source of irritation. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z A breastwork was hastily erected on the only spot where a landing could be effected, and the militia placed behind it. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z He then advanced in front, and took up his position, and opened on the breastwork with his light artillery. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z I have thrown up four breastworks, behind which I have entrenched myself, neither of which can be enforced. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z In pursuance of their orders, they then demanded that two of the principal chiefs should meet with Christie midway between the breastwork and the blockhouse. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Roads have been cut across the rear face of the hill, a breastwork of stones and earth encircles the Reservoir, and gun emplacements flank either extremity. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z Thinking only of retreat he had neglected to erect a breastwork or cut a ditch in front of his position, which would have effectually prevented a cavalry attack. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z A loud and thrilling shout rolled along the American line, and, with levelled bayonets, the excited ranks precipitated themselves on the breastwork. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z "Going to meet us on the level," shouted Ferrier from his place behind the breastwork of the foremost raft. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z On reaching the breastwork, the soldiers made a signal, by which their officer saw that his worst fears were well founded. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z The first shell which came at these six men fell short, and the second and the third bursting in the same place, scattered the outer covering of the breastwork. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z I lean over the low breastwork, and enjoy the splendour of the prospect. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z This, however, was of short duration, and soon the breastwork was black with men, as they streamed up the sides. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z The breastwork on the right-hand side was removed, and the ivory conveyed tusk by tusk to the bank. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z And now the hard-beset little garrison could see them throwing up earth and stones behind the nearest breastwork. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Before the rifles could be reloaded the "Lambs" were at the breastwork, Kirke still in the lead. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z In order to attack it they went up the river and intrenched themselves on land, working hard all night and making their breastworks of turf and fascines between stakes. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 30 of 55 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XXX, 1640 2012-03-06T03:00:26.127Z Driven at last from the breastwork, the few surviving warriors took refuge in the brush and timber on the hill. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z While his back was towards the raft, Bill, with an agility amazing in a man of his years, leapt the breastwork, knife in hand, and hurled himself upon the Swahili. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Immediately above, and within gunshot of the vessel, the Indians had made a breastwork of logs, carefully concealed by bushes, on the shore of Turkey Island. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Suddenly there was a puff of white smoke from the little log breastwork on the top. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Finally the fire communicated with our breastworks in places. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z But being swept by such close and destructive volleys, they at length clambered down the levee, and turning it into a breastwork, repelled every attempt to dislodge them. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z But by the time the rafts were loaded, the breastworks replaced, and the ropes attached, the enemy's intention became clear. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Recovering from their surprise, they began to fire upon the vessel from behind their breastwork; upon which she weighed anchor, and dropped down once more beyond their reach, into the broad river below. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z They lay snug behind a hastily improvised breastwork on the crest of the hill. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z He fought at Bennington under Stark, being the first to scale the Tory breastworks, at White Plains, and was at West Point when Arnold attempted to surrender it to the British. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z The earth was piled still higher on the edge of the ditch; while cotton bales were brought and covered over to increase the breadth and depth of the breastwork. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z "We must either cut the boom or run for it," he said, gaining what shelter he could from the breastwork. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z The Indians now rolled logs to the top of the ridges, where they made three strong breastworks, from behind which they could discharge their shot and throw their fireworks with greater effect. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z And we did get up--to a bastion, jutting from the hillside, where a company of picked men with pikes and three cannons waited for us behind a breastwork. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z Frank McCarthy then sang out, “Boys, make a break for the slough yonder, and we can then have the bank for a breastwork.” The Aventures of Buffalo Bill 2012-02-13T03:00:13.357Z In addition to the breastwork he was rearing on the east bank, he ordered General Morgan to take position on the right bank, opposite his line, and fortify it. The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z He dropped his pole, seized a rifle with his left hand and a revolver with his right, and calling to the men, leapt over the breastwork on to the island. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Christie demanded if212 there were any among them who spoke English; upon which, a man in the Indian dress came out from behind the breastwork. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z One tribe has put up a stone breastwork at our end of the valley, but the enemy is attacking the other. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z You have described this city, this breastwork, this rifle-pit and also the leaf under which the ostrich of theology thrusts its head. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z Blasphemy is a kind of breastwork behind which hypocrisy has crouched for thousands of years. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:58.623Z Both parties of the enemy still fired, running along in time with the rafts; but their missiles now flew over the top of the breastwork. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z A few officers and men forced their way through the branches, passed the ditch, climbed the breastwork, and, leaping among the enemy, were instantly bayonetted. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z The largest recess is said to be twelve feet deep by about twenty long, and has a loop-holed breastwork across the entrance. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z The theologian has a city of refuge to which he flies—an old breastwork behind which he kneels—a rifle-pit into which he crawls. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:04:02.353Z Mr. Pullman feels that he is behind a breastwork so strong that other defence is unnecessary. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:58.623Z Accordingly the breastwork was removed from the shoreward side of each, and a portion of the goods was conveyed to the bank. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Advancing to the attack, they saw before them a breastwork of uncommon height and thickness. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z This word "spirituality" is the fortress, the breastwork, the rifle-pit of the Pharisee. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z It knows that the a, b, c's are the breastworks of human liberty. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z There are in Europe to-day between eleven and twelve millions of soldiers, ready to take the field, and the frontiers of every civilized nation are protected by breastwork and fort. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures 2012-02-11T03:03:46.253Z Then they were run into the bank and moored while the stores were fetched and the breastwork replaced. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z The Arabs, lying close under their breastwork, suffered few serious casualties, though many of them were bruised and grazed by fragments of stone and shell, and some were overcome by the nauseating fumes. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z It would form a breastwork, a fortress, behind which the man could fight temptation. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:52.627Z They endeavored to make a rebel breastwork of the Constitution; to create a fire in the rear. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z Sangar, sang′gar, n. a stone breastwork: a low wall of loose stones, used as cover for soldiers. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z Arrows flew over and between them, some sticking in the meshes of the breastwork. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z And now Burnet saw that another party of the enemy, passing the end of the breastwork, was striking up across the island. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z A mile below the town, great trees had been laid to block up the stream, and before the town three strong breastworks were thrown up. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z The Flatheads, however, were all careful to dig their war-pits, make their corrals and breastworks, and, in short, fortify their camp as much as if they expected a fight instead of peace. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z It was a kind of travelling breastwork, and it must have had a dangerous look to an outsider. The Lost Gold of the Montezumas A Story of the Alamo 2012-01-19T03:00:22.827Z All we can do," he said, "is to push on as fast as we can and trust to the breastwork. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Rejeb's Arabs, weary though they were, sprang over the breastwork and the embankment and dashed along the causeway in pursuit of their retreating foe. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Marching to the town, they forced their way through a small breastwork of clay and sandbags, and took the town. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z O’er all the breastworks and the moats, The Starry Flag in triumph floats, And heroes thunder from’ their throats “Vicksburg is ours!” Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z In the midst of it all, seven red-shirted men knelt beside a heap of trunks, hastily thrown up as if for a breastwork, and prayed fervently with bared heads. Out of Mulberry Street Stories of Tenement life in New York City 2011-12-28T03:00:42.950Z Some had come round on the other side and were attempting to tear down the breastwork. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z In addition to the redoubts, he erected a long, slightly curved breastwork behind the embankment, at such a distance from the latter that it was concealed from the view of the enemy. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z A separate attack was then made by Cleburne’s division, the brigades of Polk and Wood assaulting the breastworks held by the divisions of Johnson and Palmer. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The pursued man found that his horse was useful only as a breastwork as Red's report died away, and hastily picked himself up and crawled behind it. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Beaver Jack and me'll follow you across and build up a bit of a breastwork close by the shore. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z Under cover of machine-gun fire the Turks had advanced along the causeway and erected a breastwork of stones at the northern edge of the gap which the Arabs had cut. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Our sharp-shooters opened in reply from behind their breastworks and held a lively rattle of musketry for quite a time. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z Frenchy changed his position uneasily and peered at the distant breastwork, hearing the low murmur of voices behind it. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z There was, in fact, nothing between us but the single pine and the slight breastwork of bushes I had built up as a screen. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z But no doubt they will laager the waggons and throw up breastworks as soon as it is light.” Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z He had scarcely finished speaking when a bomb exploded near the angle of the breastwork. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Their horses were secreted, and they made breastworks of logs and brush, so as to cover the ranch house, which was known to be a rendezvous of the “Kid’s” gang. History of 'Billy the Kid' 2011-11-19T03:00:22.640Z Several shots rang out from the breastwork and the bullets hummed past them down the cut. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z Joan, cheering on her brave forces, and calling on them to follow, seized a scaling-ladder, and ascended the enemy's breastworks, when she was pierced with an arrow in the shoulder, and fell into the fosse. Nature and Culture 2011-11-17T03:00:34.107Z There was neither wall nor breastwork nor trench—nothing, in fact, to keep an enemy back. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z The breastwork could not be held much longer. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z This cook, Steck, was captured by the posse behind the breastworks. History of 'Billy the Kid' 2011-11-19T03:00:22.640Z On the side farthest from the breastwork it sloped to the stream made by the spring and its surface was covered with bowlders. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z The scouts utilized the dead horses as breastworks and poured such a hot fire into the Indians that they withdrew to the shelter of the hills. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z The attack commenced: from his breastwork of cotton bales his unerring rifles poured a continuous flame of fire. Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches 2011-11-04T02:00:19.293Z His first idea was to instal it in a sort of blockhouse in the middle of the breastwork, from which it could sweep the causeway from end to end. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Ample breastworks formed the other two lines of the bristling tiara. Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and Republican Vol. 1 of 2 A Historical, Geographical, Political, Statistical and Social Account of That Country From the Period of the Invasion by the Spaniards to the Present Time; With a View of the Ancient Aztec Empire and Civilization; A Historical Sketch of the Late War; And Notices of New Mexico and California 2011-11-02T02:00:11.380Z A cry of rage went up at this and a rush was made against the breastworks from front and side. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z On this day at noon, we reached, on the south bank, an Indian fort ... it is a kind of breastwork, which Indian war-parties construct in haste of dry trunks of trees.... Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi 2011-11-02T02:00:10.087Z I explained that we had driven the artillerymen from their guns, but that the infantry in their breastworks had been too much for us. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Burnet's little band was thrown into momentary confusion by this unexpected attack, and several Turks gained a footing on the breastwork. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z In the 1960s, some of the Confederate breastworks were cut through to accommodate cart paths. Civil War Links 2011-10-12T04:00:00Z This was accomplished through the south window, which opened behind the natural breastwork, and at a great cost, for Con Irwin and Sam Austin were killed in the move. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z The enemy had thrown up small breastworks near the old tower commanding the mouth of Boconao and attempted a defense, but was soon dispersed by fire from two ships anchored close to shore. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z Obedient to these orders we piled up our knapsacks, overcoats, and other baggage, behind the breastworks we had built, and moved forward into the woods. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z The breastwork hastily erected by the Arabs across the end of the causeway was neither long enough nor strong enough. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Jumping to his feet, he seized his rifle and looked over the breastwork; his appearance was immediately hailed by a loud chattering, and a volley of stones and other missiles came whizzing about his ears. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z In another second the rushing punchers from the front slid and rolled and plunged over the breastwork and eyed the results of their fire. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z Then, climbing over the breastwork, he was handed the rough-and-ready bombs. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z A regiment was immediately sent out to re�nforce our men, and breastworks were hastily thrown up. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Burnet was compelled to withdraw his men hastily behind their breastwork. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z For further protection, palisades of timber and movable breastworks were constructed on the mole, and pushed forward as it advanced. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z We saw their breastworks and fortifications, but nothing of them, with the exception of their rear guard of 5,000 men that was captured. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z It was a feeble defence at the most, but with five skilled riflemen armed with modern rifles behind it, the breastwork might serve its purpose. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z From there we were sent to a position a little northeast of the Chancellor House, where we built breastworks and remained until the army was withdrawn across the river. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z Boxes of them make a jolly good breastwork. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z "They even jeer at us for throwing up breastworks," the captain added bitterly. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Five miles only were made that day, neither side gaining any advantage; darkness coming on the firing ceased for a short time, the troops building breastworks. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Champlain had several breastworks thrown up outside the ditch where he placed his cannon. Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery 2011-09-18T02:00:28.007Z The latter awaited us behind a breastwork, evidently hastily constructed of logs and earth, nevertheless affording fairly good shelter. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z This protected the warriors when they stood high on the outer platform to fire their guns and aim their arrows at the enemy over the top of this bark breastwork. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z Men are seen sitting down or walking up and down behind these breastworks, and beyond can be seen the spiky curls and haphazard pegs of the barbed-wire entanglements. 'Green Balls' The Adventures of a Night-Bomber 2011-09-13T02:00:34.080Z Gen. Sedgwick formed the 6th corps in position, and the men lay behind their breastworks until morning, the stars shining brightly. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z Beyond the ditch lay whole pine trees which, with their branches sticking up, formed a great breastwork. On the Field of Glory An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski 2011-09-13T02:00:27.560Z For a while they annoyed us, but by nine o'clock we had dislodged them, and driven them back to the cover of their breastworks. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z The Turks had succeeded already in putting many heavy guns in position; and their balls, passing the "breastworks," began to fall into the town. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Where the rock is most precipitous a breastwork has been thrown up. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z The breastworks at this point were nearer together than at any other part of the line, being but a few rods apart. Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers 2011-09-29T02:00:13.017Z In those places specially where the infantry defended itself whole breastworks of corpses were lying. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z One of the other officers present expressed the opinion that it would have gone through the breastwork if it had struck properly. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z They rushed up to the cabin, sprang from the horses, and from behind them, as from behind breastworks, took aim at the thicket. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z One Buccaneer relates, 'Captain Sawkins landing at Pueblo Nuevo before the rest, as being a man of undaunted courage, and running up with a small party to a breastwork, was unfortunately killed. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z These breastworks were built to keep any enemy out of the city, but the nearest enemy on land at that period was on Folley Island; in Tennessee to the west; and Virginia to the North. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z New breastworks were thrown up; the soldiers succeeding the miners broke the cliff unweariedly to prepare a mine. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Our Brigade was moved from the south to the northwest side, and set to work to build new breastworks, or rather to rebuild the old ones of the Confederates. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z On the following day they began to make breastworks near the Byalystok ponds. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z The Spaniards had erected breastworks and made other preparation in expectation of such a visit as the present. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z And when Sherman did come within 50 miles of Charleston nearly three years later our troops were too much occupied in getting away to think of these breastworks. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z Kmita waited for a moment, thinking that the noise would increase somewhat among the soldiers in the breastworks. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z No more skirmishing, no more digging trenches and building breastworks, no more whistling bullets, rattling grape-shot, or screaming shells, no more friends and comrades to be killed or wounded. A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry 2011-10-15T02:00:29.757Z They threw up splendid breastworks everywhere on the hill, from the south-west of the Potgieter's Drift road, up to the north of the other road. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z The path in front of the doors had a kind of breastwork, that folk might not inadvertently tumble over and roll—if not quite sober—into the gully beneath. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z Our whole force then fell back about 400 yards to a line of breastworks manned by McLaws's skeleton division, and which the Federals later in the day unsuccessfully assaulted. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z They sent Death to the breastworks to appear to the soldiers and take from them courage for battle. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z Scarcely had Zagloba finished speaking, when long white puffs of smoke blossomed out on the breastwork, and balls flew over the intrenchment. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Many of them were flung into the long trenches that had served as breastworks, and so great was the number that the earth did not sufficiently cover them all. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z Upon the breastwork or mound they had planted a few flowers, all yellow, or yellow-tinged, marigolds, sunflowers, wall-flowers, a stray tulip, the gaudiest they knew. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-13T02:00:28.377Z It was the intention that they should engage only as skirmishers, bring on the fight, and then fall back gradually into the breastworks, where the real fighting was to have been done. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z We immediately put it into our gun and wheeled around the corner of the breastwork. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z He had closed all roads and escapes, had taken away the pasture, made approaches and breastworks, had dug zigzags near the camp, but had not abandoned assaults. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z “Here!” said some one faintly; and turning, there was the sergeant seated on the ground, and supporting himself against the breastwork. Midnight Webs 2011-07-29T02:00:30.077Z All the roofs commanding a view were lined, the steamers at the wharves were packed even to the rigging, and the long breastwork along the quay was crammed to suffocation. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z The camp was located on the edge of the abandoned rice field, while the picket post was in front on some breastworks on the river's edge. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z In fact, another column, much stronger than the first, was just then marching out of Framont at the charge, and advancing against the breastworks. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z But a dense grove had already spread its roots over the breastwork. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z The heel-plate jarred on his shoulder, the barrel jumped in his left hand, red sparks flickered along the breastwork, and the sputtering roar of the flintlocks was repeated among the trunks. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z Afterwards the order was given to make breastworks, and there was a rush into the open to gather stones and rocks and boulders, when more men were stricken down. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z The hill itself was nearly impassable, and with the numerous redoubts and breastworks, with which it was literally covered, no troops in the world, I think, but British, would have dared to attempt it. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Immediately the whole hill-side became enveloped in fire all along the intrenchment; but the Germans, without replying, continued to advance toward the breastworks, their guns on their shoulders, and as steadily as though on parade. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Therefore, when the Cossacks made a sort of breastwork for themselves of the provision bags, from behind which they struck the enemy, he remained visible and exposed to attack. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Half-awake, Dane groped for the breastwork, falling over several negroes on the way, and when he reached it the blackness was Egyptian. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z It’s often the sour, surly looking man that goes down in his pocket and gives you his last quarter, when hunger is beating a fast tattoo against your breastworks. Treading the Narrow Way 2011-07-21T02:00:18.563Z My brigade attacked the right or strongest pass, which they carried in fine style, without much loss, although the enemy had a breastwork at every available point of ground. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z When they were about two hundred feet from the breastworks, the Germans halted and began a rolling fire, such as had never been heard in the mountain before. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Twelve kurens slipped from their horses to storm the breastworks on foot, with the infantry and Tartars. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z Here a breastwork of deal cases and branches was built, and camp pitched among the giant buttresses staying the cottonwood trunks. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z Bacon and his staff quickly mounted the breastwork to examine the number and appointments of his confident enemy; but to his great joy and relief, the approaching troops proved to be his own missing scouts. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z In front of the left also, inside the road, a breastwork was thrown up, which secured the persons of a corps of marines and sailors, who occupied that part of the line. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z Some few called a friend, others a brother, who did not answer; and then they searched for them in the trenches, along the breastworks, or on the slopes, calling "Jacob, Philip, is it thou?" The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z And now questions flew through his head as swift as lightning: When he opens his eyes will he see the Polish banners on the breastwork? With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z It was utterly impassable when the lines were drawn, and both sides neglected it in throwing up the breastworks. Recollections of a Varied Life 2011-07-14T02:00:11.837Z Here some two hundred of the stoutest and ablest bodied of his soldiers were marched up to the projecting limbs of the largest tree, forming the basis of the breastwork. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z “Steady, men,” cried Claverton again, as the whole force knelt behind the light breastwork of thorn-bushes, which a quarter of an hour’s work had sufficed to throw round the camp when they first halted. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z These troops were bristling with bayonets, and advancing at the charge toward the breastworks. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Long streaks of white smoke were blown out at it from the breastworks, as if some gigantic bosom were striving to blow away the locusts closing in upon it inexorably from every side. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z I had made a kind of breastwork of old netting before me, which quite concealed me on the side from which he came. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z Not a warrior's head was to be seen above the breastwork as they approached. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z You'll see that spot, breastwork and the rest, turned to rubble by nightfall tomorrow. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z About ten minutes later, there was the rolling of a drum, and all this mass of men made a rush at the breastworks, their officers shouting, "Forward!" The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z A few moments later the small garrison of brave men were all on the walls, and so placed behind the breastwork as to be almost invisible from below. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z The walls were pierced with narrow loopholes for the discharge of arrows, and crowned by a battlemented breastwork. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z When the front lines had arrived within some forty yards of the dark and frowning breastwork, a sudden and momentary check was given to their farther progress. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z The man next to him, a grizzled, frightened freeholder, had clambered up the loose dirt of the parapet to gain a better view of the fighting at the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z He waved his hands in sign of triumph, and the mountaineers on the breastworks answered with a general hurrah. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z They withdrew behind the breastwork, and after some difficulty succeeded in stringing the great Székely bow. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z About the same time Stanard's long shanks appeared over the breastworks, and Indian tumbled over a moment later. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z He saw that the breastwork was so constructed, that, while it admitted of the discharge of missiles from within, it afforded a secure protection to its occupants against the musketry of their assailants. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z Part of the Barbados militia had already swarmed over the abandoned breastwork, while others were riding along the shore, muskets blazing, hurrying to seal off the escape route to the longboats. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z To the left, underneath the breastworks, he had caught sight of. a superb horse, which had belonged to the colonel killed by Materne, and had retired unhurt into his nook. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z This latter brigade struck Scribner's breastworks, and was instantly shattered there. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z Rude breastworks of stones, rocks, and trees were thrown up. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z They sprang from their commanding position into the midst of their assailants, and scattered themselves in every direction through that part of the army already advanced to the breastwork. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z Anthony had seen Edmond Calvert mount the quarterdeck to watch as the guns in the breastwork were turned around and directed inland, part of his conditions. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z "Good luck to you!" shouted Hullin, while they mounted the snow in order to avoid the breastworks. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Davis had moved rapidly into the breastworks which Negley had occupied, and there placed his weak force of two brigades across Longstreet's advance. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z Abatis and entanglements could readily be extemporized, trunks of trees made strong breastworks, and the wood concealed the numbers of the defenders. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z The desperate band of warriors were speedily driven within their breastworks. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z Hearing the open concern in his voice, she wrapped a consoling arm about his waist as they walked down the stone steps of the abandoned breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Thus, I suppose, no one would call the laws architectural which determine the height of a breastwork or the position of a bastion. The Seven Lamps of Architecture 2011-04-20T02:00:20.760Z Later, an assault on Reynolds and Palmer was ordered, but, naturally, it was feeble after so many repulses at the breastworks. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z It was frequently used in connexion with straight lines of trench or breastwork. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z It was doubtless only their intention to harass the outskirts of the army, and then, by retreating, draw their pursuers within reach of the ambuscade stationed behind the breastwork. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z That must be some of the Windward Regiment, down by the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Embra�sure, in fortification, an opening in the breastwork or parapet of a battery or fortress, to admit of a gun being fired through it. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z But, as before, the brigades that moved up to the log breastworks were speedily shattered, though this time they took their artillery through the thickets with them, pushing it by hand. Chattanooga and Chickamauga Reprint of Gen. H. V. Boynton's letters to the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, August, 1888. 2011-05-10T02:00:58.760Z There was a breastwork of canned goods shoulder high, with lots of loose cartridges spread on the inner top box. Plain Mary Smith A Romance of Red Saunders 2011-04-09T02:00:09.887Z Hitherto the marksmen stationed in front for the purpose of clearing the terrace of the savages, as they should mount the breastwork from the inside, had little to do. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z As the men strained against the oars and headed across the bay, he studied the row of cannon projecting out over the moonlit sea from the top of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The Americans, eager to drive them out of Boston, threw up breastworks on Bunker Hill, which overlooked the town. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z A large white oak tree was cut off by bullets even with the top of the breastwork, and in its fall pinned one rebel soldier to the ground. Historical sketch of the Fifteenth Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers First Brigade, First Division, Sixth Corps 2011-03-29T02:00:08.393Z Some were found crouched upon the ground behind their dead and dying horses which they used for breastworks, still fighting with coolness and desperation. The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry 2011-03-28T02:00:23.133Z The former saw the smoke curling over Bacon's breastwork and entrenchments, and was struck dumb with amazement. The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II 2011-07-18T02:00:20.080Z The sound of the tide lapping against the beach as the two longboats neared the shore beneath the breastwork brought his attention back. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z One might fancy them building a breastwork, but nothing of that kind is their intention, none such being needed. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z We next came to a small inclosure, made by felling trees, in such a manner as to form a triangular breastwork. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z Montcalm had strengthened his position by throwing up a breastwork across the neck of the peninsula on which the fort stood, and by hedging this with an almost impenetrable abatis. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z A few logs and rails are hastily gathered together to form a slight breastwork. Personal Recollections of Chickamauga A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 2011-03-17T02:00:12.413Z With time only for one answering round, he had exposed the Rainbowe' s stern to a second volley from the breastwork on the Point while bringing her about and making for open sea. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Nothing so strange in this; they are inside the wagon enclosure, screened by the ridge of alparejas that form a sort of breastwork around it. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z We formed under the enemy's musketry fire, after getting over our breastworks. The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army 2011-03-17T02:00:11.640Z For the defense of the bridge, a breastwork was thrown up and one of the field-pieces placed in it, and two smaller breastworks on opposite sides of the road were manned by Frazer's marksmen. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z From hastily constructed breastworks we fought now on this side, now on that. Personal Recollections of Chickamauga A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 2011-03-17T02:00:12.413Z The way I see it, I can fortify the breastwork up on the Point with what I've got on board. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Some of this party stopped at the next hill, to which Putnam rode, and there they began to throw up breastworks under his orders. The Road to Paris 2011-03-07T03:00:11.103Z We noticed the army in motion again, but we still held our lines until night, when we silently left our breastworks, never to return. The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army 2011-03-17T02:00:11.640Z Too much honor cannot be given to the brave officers and soldiers for gallant behavior; they fought through the midst of fire and smoke, mounted two breastworks that were well fortified and supported with cannon. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z Facing him were other trenches and breastworks which we had recently taken over from the French. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z At its farthest tip, situated on a stone cliff that rose some hundred feet above the entrance to Carlisle Bay, were the breastwork and gun emplacements. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Three platoons, however, held on to a breastwork, while the remainder retired across a zone of fire without leaving behind them a single wounded man. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The rest of the troops formed in line, and commenced building breastworks. The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army 2011-03-17T02:00:11.640Z The attacks at the bridges were repulsed by the American regulars, firing from breastworks formed of planks of the bridges. Vermont A Study of Independence 2011-03-17T02:00:13.130Z His position was in a network of trenches, tunnels, concrete emplacements, and breastworks of thick sand-bag walls built down from the coast to the south of Lombartzyde. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z "All gunnery mates report to duty at the breastwork down there at the Point, on the double." Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Early on the morning of 13th May he was in charge of an advanced breastwork, which guarded the flank of one of our divisions somewhere to the south-west of Fortuin. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z We again moved by the left to our old breastworks, and there remained during the night, tired and weary. The Empty Sleeve or, The Life and Hardships of Henry H. Meacham, in the Union Army 2011-03-17T02:00:11.640Z On our return we passed through a palisaded wicket in this breastwork, which is dignified with the title of “the King’s Gate,” and forms the scene of the few public executions that take place. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z Most of his shells were at least as large as 5�9's, and for one long hour they swept up and down our front, smashing breastworks and emplacements and flinging up storms of sand. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z And that rusty pile of round shot I see down there by the breastwork? Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The Germans fiercely bombarded this breastwork, and blew it in. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z De camp was clost to a big college there in Lynchburg and they throwed up a big breastworks out the other side the college. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z In one place there was a breastwork of German dead and wounded five feet high, and our soldiers had to leave their trenches in order to see the foe. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z Trenches had disappeared, concrete emplacements had been overturned, breastworks had been flung like straws to the wind. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z "Then hadn't we best advise the militia commanders to double the security on the breastwork up that way?" Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z A young private stepped out from the ranks and, resting the paper upon the breastwork, began to write, as he dictated. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z My daddy was a servant in the army and he helped dig the breastwork round Mansfield for the battle. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z It was a simple breastwork of Campeachy-wood faced with earth, and had a ditch fifteen feet deep. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z At the same time, they themselves have made use of their slaves to throw up breastworks, and to do all kinds of labor, almost from the hour when they themselves at first rebelled. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z We've got trained gunners for every breastwork on the west and south coasts. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The assailants pushed close to the breastwork; but there they were stopped by the bristling mass of sharpened branches, which they could not pass under the murderous crossfires that swept them from front and flank. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z Fin'ly Gen. Magruder takes Galveston from de Yankees with two old cotton steamers what have cotton bales on de decks for breastworks. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 2011-02-25T03:01:02.913Z "I am throwing up a breastwork, so that my men can work the guns without being shot down by the enemy on the other side of the creek," replied the overseer. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z Sergeant Strong had succeeded in rallying some ten or twelve of the soldiers, who, springing from their horses, used the mules and wagons for breastworks. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z Both the trench and the breastwork were back away from the shore—back where the sand merged with brown clay and the first groves of palms, heralds of the hardwood thickets farther upland. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Montcalm sent a canoe down Lake Champlain to hasten Lévis to his aid, and ordered the battalion of Berry to begin a breastwork and abatis on the high ground in front of the fort. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z When the French built the "Mess House" or "Castle" they built one story only, but afterward added a second, the walls of which probably extended above the roof to serve as a breastwork for gunners. The Niagara River 2011-02-08T03:00:09.703Z But by this time Levi had completed his breastwork. Brother Against Brother The War on the Border 2011-02-09T03:00:46.430Z He waited until the guerrillas were within a few rods of the improvised breastworks, then ordered the men to fire. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z But with luck the breastwork could be overrun and its gun emplacements seized before the militia had a chance to set and fire its ordnance. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The soldiers, still standing on the breastwork, instantly gave the English a volley, which killed some of them, and sent back the rest discomfited. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z The enemy followed the retiring Union troops closely, but once within the breastworks the Second Corps was soon rallied, and, reforming, lay down behind the rude entrenchments to await the signal for renewed action. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z Upon the flat roof of the tower, near the stone breastwork, stood the two gentlemen, the younger one zealously occupied in pointing out and explaining the various points of interest. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Not only had they swept the Federal breastworks, but forty cannon had been captured. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z Several of Joan's rickety pine tables had been lashed together to form a desk; from that makeshift post he assigned the daily watches for each of the breastworks and monitored supplies. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The French finished their breastwork and abatis on the evening of the seventh, encamped behind them, slung their kettles, and rested after their heavy toil. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z During the day a small body of horsemen, apparently the staff and escort of a general officer, appeared passing from the village of Yorktown, behind the line of breastworks before spoken of, towards their right. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z They had even made snow breastworks two or three times; but their ambition in that direction had recently been stimulated by a picture in one of the illustrated papers. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z Returning along an old Confederate breastworks, they were met by a brutal-looking Negro with a club in one hand and a stone in the other. Following the Color Line an account of Negro citizenship in the American democracy 2011-01-06T03:00:45.737Z But I'll not send it ashore till the breastwork is fully secured. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z He made a solid breastwork to defend his camp; and as reinforcements arrived, set them at building a fort, which he named Fort William Henry, on a rising ground by the lake. Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour 2011-02-10T03:00:53.020Z Moving rapidly forward they gained the position, and quickly converted the stout rail fence into a respectable breastwork from which they opened fire on the rebels in their front. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z He was on the crest of the hill, and at every lull in the strife his men piled the loose stones into a rude breastwork. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z These banks, covered with dense undergrowth, served the purpose of rude natural breastworks. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z Through the dark they could see the outline of the torch-lit breastwork, a low brick fortress outlined against the palms. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Looking up, he could see a soldier standing at the head of the ladder, half concealed by the breastworks and holding his rifle ready to shoot. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z The line of breastworks were held until the fighting ceased after dark, when the sharp shooters were relieved and retired from the immediate front and lay on their arms during the night. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z They move upon the run,—up to the breastwork of rails,—bearing Hancock's line to the top of the ridge,—so powerful their momentum. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The artillery under Captain Bradford was advanced to a point within eighty yards of the breastwork, with the hope that its fire at short range might make a breach in the formidable line of fortification. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z Now six of these, small demi-culverin, had just been removed from the breastwork and hauled to safety inland at first word of the invasion. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z He could see the rifleman's finger press the trigger; the piece missed fire, and the next instant Ödön sprang over the breastworks. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z In many places the log breastworks themselves took fire and became a blazing mass which it was impossible to quench. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z Laying my glass upon the breastwork, I could see the guns and the artillerymen beside their pieces, as if ready to begin the action. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Without wavering, but with compressed lips, the Tennesseeans, in line with Colonel Williams's regulars, rushed upon the breastwork, which flashed fire and poured death among them as they came. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z A blaze of musket fire flared from a position just north of the breastwork, and a phalanx of whooping and yelling militiamen opened a charge down the north side of the beach. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z He proved no match for the London Territorials, who, after raking the advancing waves with machine guns, cleared his breastworks at a bound, met the foe with the bayonet, and forced him back. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. In ships of war the name is given to a strong breastwork of armour over which heavy guns are fired. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis There is a line of breastworks west of the house, a few rods distant, behind which Russell's division of the Sixth Corps is lying. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Across this isthmus the Indians had constructed a strong breastwork composed of heavy timbers built up into a thick wall, and designed, unlike the ordinary Indian stockade, to withstand artillery fire. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z "Maybe we could still try an attack on the Oistins breastwork at dawn." Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The detective erected a breastwork with the books she brought. Whispering Wires The breastwork or demilune that had been woven around the outer bounds was leveled in an instant. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies The forts were well built, and connected with breastworks, but the Rebels had not soldiers enough to man them. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The breastwork was carried, and in ordinary circumstances the battle would have ended almost immediately in the enemy's surrender; but this enemy had no thought of surrendering. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z The officers all knew that to move on the breastwork now would be the ultimate test of their will to win. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z In the latter part of the day it was relieved and set at building breastworks. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I The Serpent stopped a moment upon the shore, then dashed at the Pixie breastworks, which broke into fragments before his assault. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies The men beneath the oak-trees leap from their low breastwork of rails. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z All of this systematic preparation, and especially the erecting of the strong and well-placed breastworks, were things wholly new in Indian warfare. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z The Roundheads have doubtless got those cannons in the breastwork turned around now and covering the road. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z During eight days of the battle, the Seventh fought behind breastworks, and learned the worth of protection. The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I On this little plain, a short distance beyond the height, at Spite's command the Pixies began putting up a breastwork. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies I gladly availed myself of whatever protection the breastwork afforded, although a solid shot would have passed through the slight embankment as readily as a stone could be hurled through chaff. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z In front were formidable breastworks at every accessible point. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Winston was circling the first grapple above his head, intended for the copestone along the top of the breastwork, when he heard a quiet Portuguese whisper at his ear. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Parapet.—A breastwork or low wall used to protect the gutters and screen the roofs of buildings; also, perhaps primarily, to protect the ramparts of fortifications. Architecture Gothic and Renaissance A series of skirmishes began along the line of breastworks, but the evening shadows soon fell and separated the combatants. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies They reach the crest, leap over the breastworks, and seize the guns! The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z On the 13th of August 1777 Baum encamped on an eminence near the town and erected a breastwork of logs—his ardor for a sudden attack having abated. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution His eyes were riveted on the line of black figures now blended against the stone of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Do you want me inside or outside the breastworks? Making Money The word ran from mouth to mouth along barricades and breastwork. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies He built four lines of breastworks, each line nearly ten miles long, so that if driven from one he could fall back to another. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z In a short time the sailors were landed; the marines were detailed as sharp-shooters, each one having his knapsack as a portable breastwork. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document The scene atop the breastwork momentarily took his breath away. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z "If we could make a breastwork, Mr. Atherton, so that we could stand up behind it and fire down into the waist we might drive these fellows out," the second officer suggested. Maori and Settler A Story of The New Zealand War It is composed of a thick sheet like that of Agalena, but this is drawn up at the margin, making a sort of breastwork. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies It had some natural advantages for defence,—Lick Creek and a ravine above the Landing,—but nothing was done towards erecting barricades or breastworks. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The fortress of Khelat was very little inferior to Ghuznee in point of strength, being defended by strong breastworks and mounted with large cannon. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan For a moment it illuminated the breastwork like midday. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Yet notwithstanding their utmost efforts, the enemy were many times repulsed and beaten back from our breastworks with great slaughter. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale Along the pouch-like depression within are many sentinels for whom openings are pierced in the breastwork. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies That officer hurled his troops against Sherman's breastworks, and suffered a damaging defeat. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z It was on the same principle that a general builds his breastworks to best suit the fighting style of his army, for they are his breastworks. Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside As she laid them against the trunk of the palm, she noticed they were still smeared with powder residue from that day at the Jamestown breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Clinton, escaped over the south breastwork, and making their way down to the water's edge, crossed the river on the boom. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale Here he put up breastworks, placed sentinels and picket lines, sent out scouts, and waited for his captain. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies To guard against such a movement, Slocum was throwing up breastworks from the crest of the hill down to Rock Creek. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The cavalryman often used his horse for a breastwork while he fired over his back, but the horse stood like a Casabianca on the burning deck of his father's ship. From Bull Run to Appomattox He turned and examined the heavy brick of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z As was the custom whenever we went into line at night to throw up temporary breastworks, we were directed to do so here. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 He sprang to his feet, crossed over to Hide's quarters in Fort Tegenaria, bade him join him, and walked hastily to the line of breastworks on the lake front. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies In those fields were batteries with breastworks thrown up by Howard on Wednesday night,—light affairs, not intended to resist cannon-shot, but to protect the cannoneers from sharpshooters. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Just as we came out of the river we met the infantry coming down and taking position behind the breastworks that had been thrown up along the south bank of the river. From Bull Run to Appomattox Atiba watched as Winston and the men quietly positioned themselves along the seaward side of the breastwork and began uncoiling the lines of their grapples. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The soil was sandy, there were no timber and no rail fences, and we had few intrenching tools, consequently it seemed impossible with the facilities at hand to construct any sort of temporary breastworks. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 From the top of this breastwork a long plank will be lowered over to you. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The troops had been busy through the night erecting breastworks, while a large number of guns were placed in position to sweep all the roads. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z "Down on the left of the Rebel lines, Where a breastwork stands on a copse of pines, Before the Rebels their ranks can form, The Yankees have carried the place by storm." From Bull Run to Appomattox That was the signal for the Barbados militiamen to advance from the landward side of the breastwork, to provide defensive cover. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z This material was broken up, the sand piled on it, and thus were provided the breastworks that protected us the next day. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 He explained what had happened, and showed them the moat and the opposite breastwork, which, under the circumstances, could neither be cleared nor taken. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Beyond the belt toward Richmond is a smooth field, half a mile in width, bounded on the farther edge, under the shadow of another belt of green, by the line of Beauregard's breastworks. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z We found breastworks thrown up all along by the plank road west of the farm,—the old worn planks having been put to good service in their construction. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 After the raid on the Oistins breastwork, he had ordered them directly back to Bridgetown to finish lading. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z The assault had been unsuccessful because of the failure of some troops on our right to support us properly, and the command had secured the protection of a line of breastworks. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 On the other side of the moat rose a kind of breastwork of earth protected with enormous piles. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess While preparing for the charge upon the enemy's works, on the 17th instant, he said to the chaplain,— "I intend to be the first one to enter their breastworks." The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z On each side of the road were breastworks and rifle-pits extending into the woods. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 As soon as the gunners were overpowered by Winston's men, they would advance and help hold the breastwork while the guns were being spiked. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z On the evening of the last day of the battle of the Wilderness we built a new line of breastworks, which were in close proximity to the enemy's lines. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 Berthoald turned around to his companions who were no less surprised than himself: "The breastwork, like the abbey, has a decidedly martial mien." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Their main line of breastworks was along the edge of the ravine east of the house. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z "Hold on, there!" exclaimed Atkins, suddenly starting up from behind the breastwork. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone As Winston bounded up the stone steps leading to the door, hewn oak with iron brackets, still no alarm rose up, only shouts from the direction of the cannon at the front of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z On lifting these rails a man reported that he saw the body of a Confederate soldier in the breastworks. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 Even the man with the silver faro-box for a breastwork rose up and stood in her presence while she remained. First Fam'lies of the Sierras The space between the abyss and Burnside's breastworks was swept by a cross-fire from the enemy's artillery and infantry. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z A fire burned brightly behind the breastwork, and beside it stood the two mutineers, engaged in stripping the branches from a couple of small trees they had just cut down. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone "Did I hear you say you had an idea where we could get more cannon, to help strengthen our breastworks?" Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z A night or two before the army moved from there, I was called from my place in the line of breastworks and directed to report at division headquarters. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 Went into park in the suburbs of the town back of their breastworks. An Artilleryman's Diary Mounting the breastworks which had been thrown up at this spot, I could see the orchard where the Rebel riflemen were lying. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z It was a potato, thrown by the dextrous hand of the chief, and was followed by more missiles of the same sort, which whistled over the breastwork in a continuous shower. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone It had turrets at each corner and a wide breastwork, from which a row of eighteen-pound culverin projected, hard fingers against the sky. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z About the 8th or 9th of June orders had been read out behind the breastworks in which my appointment as captain was announced. Civil War Experiences under Bayard, Gregg, Kilpatrick, Custer, Raulston, and Newberry, 1862, 1863, 1864 Took our position, unhitched our horses, threw a few shells at them slowly until 3 P. M. A flag of truce was reported to have come out of the breastwork. An Artilleryman's Diary The Rebels opened with renewed vigor from the batteries; and the infantry, resting their muskets over the breastworks, fired at will and with great accuracy of aim. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The rustling among the branches ceased for a moment, and Friday peeped through the leaves at the mutineers, both of whom were lying flat on their backs behind the breastwork. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Now lights began to flicker along the front of the breastwork, torches. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z On Point Lobos, the southern cape of the outer harbor, on high bluffs, are three 16-inch rifles mounted on disappearing carriages, the guns, in the loading position, being behind breastworks of earth and concrete. Harper's Round Table, October 29, 1895 Butternuts leisurely lounging along their breastworks, our men the same, still we knew not what the result would be at the national salute fired with blank cartridge. An Artilleryman's Diary They leaped into the ditches in front of the breastworks, and climbed on their hands and knees up the steep embankments. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z They made loop-holes through the breastwork, but could not see their besiegers. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Even as he spoke, another round of cannon shot slammed into the front of the breastwork, shaking the flagstone under their feet. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z With these and the regular breastworks the ground was completely honeycombed. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Guards were stationed on breastworks and the surrendered prisoners permitted to run at large. An Artilleryman's Diary It was of square form, with handsome breastwork, and nine steps, all of wrought stone, and each front was about sixty feet, and very high. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. He and Atkins sprang behind the breastwork, and, before the midshipman could make up his mind what they were going to do, the stones were flying about him in a perfect shower. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone There was a shout from the breastwork above, and Calvert paused to look up. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z They were behind a line of breastworks; we had almost nothing in front of us. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The line on the other side in one hour had a line of breastworks up and advanced out of sight to form another. An Artilleryman's Diary The edifice stands upon an upper terrace; forming a breastwork for which, and running the whole length, one hundred and sixty-four feet, is a range of apartments, with their doors opening upon the area. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. As he did so, his eyes rested on the pile of stones which he and Jack Spaniard had collected to defend their breastwork against the assaults of the governor, and a bright idea struck him. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone He was wearing a velvet waistcoat and plumed hat, and as he approached the four figures standing by the breastwork, he appeared momentarily disoriented. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z To the left the space between the breastworks and the wood was much greater. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The marines have taken their rifles to the superstructure-deck, and are crouching behind a breastwork constructed of closely lashed hammocks. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 Some men of the Second and Third Corps pulled down the rail fences near and piled them up for breastworks in their front. The Battle of Gettysburg The French built breastworks there in ’55, which they christened Fort Carillon. Corporal 'Lige's Recruit A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga Calvert glanced up at the breastwork, its iron cannon now all directed on the anchored ships below. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z In addition to the regular intrenchments for the infantry and forts for the artillery, there were, just to the rear of the first line of breastworks, passages connecting the different intrenchments and batteries. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts The result was that the "Raleigh Reds" were recalled, trembling, from their refuge behind the rail breastwork. Harper's Round Table, July 9, 1895 First, Harrow’s breastworks flame; then Hall’s; then Webb’s. The Battle of Gettysburg His eyes followed the ear-vanes on the ponies' heads, and just at the edge of that breastwork of rock could be seen two golden discs as big as car wheels, Jack thought. Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter Katherine strode quickly past the smoking cannon to the edge of the breastwork and leaned over the side. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z In front of our breastwork was a ditch, an abatis and a line of barbed wire entanglement. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Believing Governor's Island a place of strategic importance, General Putnam had seized it before the arrival of Washington, and threw up a number of breastworks, occupying also Red Hook on Long Island. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Taking advantage of this breastwork Lieutenant Nettleton crawled from behind the fence to the colors, and bore back the blood-won trophy. Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895 Determined to bring things to a crisis, he detached a force to Nook's Hill on Saturday, the 16th, which threw up a breastwork in the night regardless of the cannonading of the enemy. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools He examined them a moment longer, then glanced up at the breastwork, where a line of seamen had appeared, holding flintlocks. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z It was absolutely necessary to get time in which to throw up some kind of breastworks or defences for the city, and he at once resolved on a night attack against the British. Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 The Americans behind their breastworks were impatient to open fire, but Prescott restrained them until they could "see the whites of the eyes" of their enemies. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The Boers, who were some 3000 strong, held a strong position on the line of the crest of the ridge, with breastworks thrown up in front. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars Johnson's men and the Indians leaped over the breastworks and a medley fight ensued, that ended in the slaughter, rout, or capture of the enemy. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools With an exhale of relief, Bartholomew signaled up to the breastwork, then headed back. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Having failed in his effort to batter down the American breastworks, and the British artillery having been fairly worsted by the American, Pakenham decided to try an open assault. Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 The next day, Lee's whole army entered the breastworks of the town. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Gallantly led by their officers, they pressed forward until within a few yards of the breastworks; then the Boers leapt to their feet, sprang over the works and fell upon them. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars The breastworks were manned by militia who had recently served at Brooklyn. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Katherine seized his arm and started to pull him into the shelter of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Then it surged forward again almost to the foot of the breastworks; but not a man lived to reach them, and in a moment more the troops broke and ran back. Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 On the road it encountered some breastworks, thrown up by the force which Lee had dispatched to check Sedgwick's advance. The Greater Republic A History of the United States “Quick, Tom!” he exclaimed; and, carrying the stretcher, the boys scrambled over the breastwork and ran towards the officer. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars It was late in the evening when the troops began to retire from the breastworks. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools "I think we'd best put our heads to more pressing matters, such as the condition of the breastworks here and along the coasts." Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Another assault had meanwhile been made by a column close to the river, the charging soldiers rushing right up to the top of the breastworks: but they were all killed or driven back. Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 As the best material at hand from which to erect breastworks they used hogsheads of sugar and molasses, which were sent flying in fragments by the American cannon. The Greater Republic A History of the United States With mealy bags and boxes they built up a breastwork, and this they held all night, in spite of the desperate efforts of the Zulus to capture it. The Young Colonists A Story of the Zulu and Boer Wars General Kosciuszko was sent with a party in advance to collect the boats and throw up breastworks at the ferries. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools All you have to do is storm the breastwork and spike their ordnance. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z And this they had assuredly done, if the black bodies which strewed the earth on their side of the breastwork were any criterion. Haviland's Chum From some cause, the Confederate attack was delayed until ten o'clock, the delay giving the Federals time to throw up a number of breastworks. The Greater Republic A History of the United States And here, behind a breastwork of boulders, they threw themselves on the ground and slept till the sun came up. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War By dint of excessive labor a breastwork was thrown up, four hundred yards distant from the walls and opposite to the gate of St. Louis, which is nearly in the centre. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools "I sure as hell don't plan to try taking the breastwork with nothing but pikes." Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z With one mighty roar of savage triumph the ferocious Arabs, hitherto concealed behind the advancing slaves, surged over the prostrate heaps, and were up to the breastwork in a moment. Haviland's Chum The patriots were compelled to withdraw from the breastwork outside the fort, and the redoubt was attacked at the same moment from three sides. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Keeping his body sheltered as much as possible, he rapidly piled up pieces of rock till there was a complete breastwork round himself and Farney. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War On the following morning Sir Henry Clinton made another attempt to cross from Long Island to Sullivan's Island; but was again repulsed, and obliged to take shelter behind his breastworks. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The approaching Barbados militiamen had assumed they were being fired on from the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z As far as possible, too, this breastwork had been supplemented by earth and stones, hastily dug up and piled. Haviland's Chum Assegais came whizzing over the breastwork—one, striking a man between the shoulders as he lay at his post, literally pinned him to the earth—but no one had time to notice this. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising Soon he was at the top, and here, sheltered behind a breastwork of rock, he stopped and listened. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War The tools were ultimately carried to Bunker's Hill, and a breastwork commenced by order of General Putnam. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools They slipped their machetes into their waistwraps and in an instant were against the breastwork, scaling it. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Lying full length behind the breastwork, he had got his rifle sighted on to a black head which kept appearing and disappearing behind a shrub. Haviland's Chum Several of the surrounding farmers had gathered here with their families for mutual defence, and an outlying storekeeper or two, and all hands were turning to with a will to bank up an adequate breastwork. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising However, they got ashore without serious accident, and at once erected a breastwork for the light guns they had brought. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Wolfe sprang into the water when the boats grounded, dashed through the surf with his men, stormed the enemy's breastworks and batteries, and drove them from the shore. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools As the seamen watched in disbelief, a host of dark figures moved surely, silently up the sloping stone wall of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z With yells of dismay they fled before him in a broken, demoralised crowd, and into their front the fire of those behind the breastwork played upon their thickest masses. Haviland's Chum Nearer and nearer came the red lines, swarming like hornets over the breastworks, and we all powerless to prevent them! The Minute Boys of Boston The British then brought some cannon to bear, which raked the inside of the breastwork from end to end. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 He made good his landing, after being severely handled by Baxter and his men, from behind rocks and trees, and the breastworks thrown up on the steep river bank. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Suddenly one of the Yoruba waiting at the back of the breastwork shouted incomprehensibly, broke from the group, and began clambering over the parapet. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z In a second he was within the breastwork again. Haviland's Chum "I suppose we shall be called upon to take a hand in throwing up breastworks?" Commodore Barney's Young Spies A Boy's Story of the Burning of the City of Washington Some took post in a walled enclosure, and made a breastwork of bundles of shingles; others planted themselves behind trees on the side of the hill west of the meeting-house. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 About eleven o'clock, the ships in the East River commenced a heavy cannonade upon the breastworks between Turtle Bay and the city. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools On a hill overlooking the harbor a row of torches blazed, illuminating a battery of eighteen- pound culverin set above a high stone breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z They could not fire fast enough, and in a great mass the savages were already against the breastwork, lunging over it with their long spears. Haviland's Chum Nothing more was done in the way of throwing up breastworks, therefore we who had been the last to leave the fleet, were not called upon to handle pick or shovel. Commodore Barney's Young Spies A Boy's Story of the Burning of the City of Washington While these operations were going on at the breastwork and redoubt, the British light infantry were attempting to force the left point of the former, that they might take the American line in flank. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 The outworks thus abandoned were seized upon the next morning by detachments of American light infantry and French troops, and served to cover the troops employed in throwing up breastworks. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The light clank of the grapple against the parapet was lost in the strangled cries of surprise from atop the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Leaping over the breastwork, covered by his great war-shield, he made for a tall ruffian, whose head was streaming with long black feathers, and who seemed to be directing the charge. Haviland's Chum On the following day we arrived at Cold Harbor just in the nick of time to prevent the enemy's infantry from taking an old line of breastworks. Some Personal Reminiscences of Service in the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac Onward and headlong against breastwork and against vastly superior numbers dashed the British infantry, with a heroic devotion never surpassed in the annals of chivalry. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 The Americans likewise extended and strengthened their line of breastworks on the left of the camp; the right was already unassailable. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools If we went in with a few men, before it gets light, maybe we could spike the cannon in the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Colonel Haskell, dismounting, placed all of his party, except his axemen, behind the railroad bank which overlooked the bridge and served as a capital breastwork, went to work with a will. The Falling Flag Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox In this battle whole brigades went into action mounted and dismounted, the mounted men dashing over breastworks as though they were mere piles of dirt, and capturing prisoners by the thousand. Some Personal Reminiscences of Service in the Cavalry of the Army of the Potomac Hardly till his dying day will he forget those terrible eyes flaming red in the light of his scanty fire, as a pair of prowling lions roared around his frail breastwork the long night through. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley Hans instinctively crouched behind the breastwork, and taking off his hat, saw in the crown a Bushman’s arrow. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer He signaled the seamen who had finished their assigned tasks to join him, and together they took cover against the low parapet on the landward side of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Two musket balls passed through Arwed's hat, but in an instant thereafter, he stood upon the breastwork and pierced the heart of one of the marksmen with his sword. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna From the middle of the temple up to the platform there were five landings, after the manner of barbacans, but without any breastworks. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. That is not quite true, but he was in such a hurry in building his breastworks that he did put in them some bales of cotton taken from the warehouses. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read Hans and Victor prepared to resist their foes, and stood behind the breastwork they had raised ready to thrust down the intruders. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Who wants to help me go down to the breastwork and see if we can spike whatever guns they've got? Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Arwed leaned against the breastwork and observed the trains of Danish prisoners who were being escorted into the camp. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna All were well armed, and the balconies of the houses had been strengthened by breastworks, the streets barricaded by heaps of earth, and intersected by deep holes, so as to render our horse useless. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The British, who were in as great a hurry, built a breastwork of sugar hogsheads which they found on the plantations. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read They have no guns; so that we have no fear of being hit by them if we stand on our breastwork.” Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer In what seemed only moments, Atiba had reached the parapet along the top of the breastwork, followed by his men. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z But now the little musket balls whistled from the breastworks, and murderous grenades were bursting among them at almost every moment. Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna Balconies were attached to each house, which were provided with a kind of breastwork, so that the inhabitants were able to defend themselves from the tops of the houses. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. He sprang upon the ramparts, and attacking the Goth, who had just laid his hand upon the breastwork before swinging himself over, he cut off hand and arm. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) “I will be careful,” replied Hans, as he fitted an arrow to the bowstring, and crouching below the rocks they had piled up as a breastwork, drew the bow and discharged the arrow. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer Amid the gunfire and confusion, he turned and slipped down the landward side of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Jim, you and the three I named will hold the breastwork. The Boy With the U.S. Miners Why had they during the last three days barricaded the streets, intersected the latter by deep holes, and fortified the tops of their houses with breastworks? The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The breastwork was forced, but Boufflers brought up men from his left, that is, from the centre of the gap, drove the Dutch back, and checked, at the height of its success, this determined assault. Malplaquet The sappers and miners were constantly working our breastworks towards the enemy, and every time I wanted to reach my company I found it in a new place and more difficult to reach. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine An eighteen-pound shot slammed against the base of the breastwork, shaking the brick foundation beneath them. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Between the barricade that the Siberians had thrown up hastily and the breastwork held by the miners, there was an open space, too wide for the throwing of the grenades. The Boy With the U.S. Miners At that time the Mexicans had blocked up the passage with palisade and breastwork, and I very frequently spoke with my fellow-soldiers about the circumstance, but none of them ever thought such a leap possible. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The powerless chief fell dead; and using their horses as a breastwork, the Blackfeet hastily threw themselves behind some timber, cast up trenches, and shot from cover. The Story of the Trapper Our regiment lay here in the advance line of breastworks for thirteen days. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine A volley of musket fire exploded from the direction of the breastwork. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z They reached almost to the breastwork, and one man had his arm poised to throw a grenade within, when Jim leaped forward and brained him with the butt end of a pistol. The Boy With the U.S. Miners The watchers, with the double velocity of rage and fear, rushed to the breastwork of the ramparts. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries He was not able to climb the low breastwork of the window. Felicitas A Tale of the German Migrations: A.D. 476 The regiment finally brought up in the first or advance line of breastwork, and I was still skirmishing in the rear for anything that I could find that was good. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine In the jumble of musket fire and lanterns he could tell that the Jamestown breastwork had been circled and seized: its gunners overwhelmed, its cannon still directed impotently out toward the dark sea. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Thus an almost insurmountable breastwork was formed, on whose summit, and in the tops of the trees towering above it, the best archers were stationed. A Captive of the Roman Eagles An examination later showed that the defenses of the insurgents were remarkably constructed; in some cases the main breastworks were twenty feet thick. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. Before me there was a strong breastwork of oak, and an iron bar across, chin high. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway After the rebels had retreated, I went outside the breastworks, and the sight that met my eyes on every side would curdle the blood of stouter hearts than mine. Adventures and Reminiscences of a Volunteer A Drummer Boy from Maine The infantry holding the breastwork began retreating down the south steps, on the side opposite the attackers. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z All round it was a bank of earth, forming a good breastwork. Rulers of India: Lord Clive This morning we placed our guns in position behind breastworks, occupied by a German battery from New York, before we came. 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