Saturday 5 January 2013

Fortress Heidelheim...

After the damage to the fortress walls of the city of  Heidelheim in Upper Belgravia four years ago, caused by an explosion in a powder magazine (see here), a subsequent survey revealed more damage than just one section of the wall - adjoining bastions had also been structurally compromised. The survey also revealed other shortcomings in the defences. The King authorised a re-build, which was supervised by the commander of engineers Von Nabuav.

The King has travelled to Heidelheim to inspect the completed works...

The King and his escort is spotted approaching the city
 The main gate is alerted...
 The King pauses to view the new glacis, ditch and improved fortress walls ....

before entering the city the King witnesses the firing of the new heavier fortress guns ...

10 comments:

Mosstrooper said...

Nicely finished- very impressive !

abdul666 said...

Great! The King is more than satisfied, for sure.

Fitz-Badger said...

Excellent! Obviously Wittenberg has some of the best engineers in the business working for them.

Archduke Piccolo said...

I have to admit, the final product is so good that definitely was worth the extra time and effort. Well done! No doubt the engineer in charge of its construction will be suitably rewarded, with promotion, elevation to the nobility perhaps?

Der Alte Fritz said...

Wonderful architectural engineering as usual in the Kingdom of Wittenberg. Nice!

Stryker said...

Now that really could stand up to a siege! Great work...

Jiminho said...

Heidelheim is stunning. If I blow up my fortress, will your engineer please come and build me a new one?

My compliments on your great work here and through your blog

ColCampbell50 said...

Alan,

Very nice job. Your engineer must be commended!!

Jim

Gallia said...

Alan,
Superb naturally!
Looks terrific.
How about a ground level photo from out yonder?
Cheers,
Bill

Phil said...

Great looking pictures!
Phil.