Stronghold

:For the 1993 game by Stormfront Studios that was published by SSI, see Stronghold (1993 game).

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:For the 2001 game by Firefly Studios, see Stronghold (2001 game).

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:For the IT software, see Stronghold (software).

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:For the Canadian Political Term, see Stronghold (Canadian political term)

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A stronghold is a strongly fortified defensive structure.

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The history of fortified buildings is spreading from antiquity to modern times.

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In medieval Europe, the castle was the most common type of stronghold and often the residence of the king or territorial lord. The Maginot Line is an example of modern-time stronghold. See also fortification.

Related Topics:
Castle - Maginot Line - Fortification

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