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Fort: is from Latin Fortis meaning 'strong.
It is a bulding ( / buildings) built in order to defend an area
against attack.
Fortress is from Old French Fortresse / fotrlesse meaning, 'a
Strong Place'
Fortress is a Building OR PLACE that has been made
Stronger & Protected against attack.
Only a subtle difference. People use them interchangeably.
Sometimes the fort becomes a part of a large Portress.
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What was the fort of louisbourg?
It was a french fortress built in 1713
Where was the union fort in Virginia?
At the end of Peninsula Virginia. Its name's Fort Monroe or Fortress Monroe.
What the word fortress mean?
A large fort; a set of buildings defended by walls and battlements.
What is another word for fortifications?
fort fortress bulwark citadel strongghold chateau turret palace
What key fortress was the scene of the heaviest fighting during the German invasion of Belgium?
Fort Eben-Emael .
Are fort and fortress the same?
no they aren't
What does the metaphor he is my fortress mean?
It means he protects you. A fortress is a fort, which is a strong place and a place of protection.
Crucial confederate fortress on the Mississippi?
Fort Vicksburg
What was the fort of louisbourg?
It was a french fortress built in 1713
Does fort mean the same thing as fortress?
yes it does
What is the difference between Fort Worth and Dallas?
One is Fort Worth and one is Dallas.
Where was the union fort in Virginia?
At the end of Peninsula Virginia. Its name's Fort Monroe or Fortress Monroe.
What 1812 fortress does the statue of liberty stand within?
Fort Wood
Fortress whose capture split the confederate army?
Fort Vicksburg
What is the spanish meaning of presidio?
A place of defense; a fortress; a garrison; a fortress; a garrison or guardhouse.
What does the root fort mean?
The root "fort" means strong or secure. It is commonly seen in words such as fortress, fortify, and fortitude.
What the word fortress mean?
A large fort; a set of buildings defended by walls and battlements.
