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Fort and Town of Alessandria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Fort and Town of Alessandria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fort and Town of Alessandria, Sardinia, 1857. The plan which is now to be carried out consists of a bastioned body and four detached forts, one situated on the Bormida, a second on the Tanaro, and the other two to the east and south-east of the place. This fortress, with the aid of Casale on one side and Genoa on the other, will enable a body of from 20, 000 to 25, 000 men to keep a much larger army in check for many months, until the arrival of succour from other quarters'. The town of Alessandria in in Piedmont, Italy, was formerly part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This wood engraving depicts the Fort and Town of Alessandria in Piedmont, Italy, as it appeared in 1857. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, showcases the strategic military location of the fortress and the surrounding town. At the time, Alessandria was part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The caption explains that the fortification plan included a bastioned body and four detached forts, situated on the Bormida, Tanaro, and to the east and south-east of the town. The fortress, with the support of Casale and Genoa, was expected to hold off a much larger enemy army for extended periods, until reinforcements arrived. The town of Alessandria is nestled between the rivers Bormida and Tanaro, with several bridges connecting the two bodies of water. Boats and other water transport methods are visible in the image, indicating the importance of the rivers for transportation. The black and white wood engraving offers a glimpse into the geographical and historical significance of Alessandria during the 19th century. The print is a testament to the strategic military planning and the importance of fortifications during this period in European history.
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