Definition

Making a position stronger by adding walls, trenches, and defensive structures so the enemy really regrets attacking. To strengthen a military position with defensive structures.

Example Usage

The engineers spent weeks fortifying the ridge line with entrenchments and concrete bunkers.

Origin

Military fortification terminology; from Latin 'fortis'

Fun Fact

Well-fortified positions can be held by smaller numbers of troops, which is why defensive engineering is tactically significant.

Source: Military Fortifications and Engineering

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