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It was part of a defensive line stretching along the rivers Neman–Biebrza–Narew–Vistula–Wieprz. [1] A red line marks the segment sometimes labeled on maps as Carska Droga , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] while a bold line highlights the section passing through areas such as the marshes of Biebrza National Park
M. Presnyakov. Great Abatis Border. 2010.Oil on canvas. Map of Zasechnaya cherta in 17th century. Zasechnaya cherta (Russian: Большая засечная черта, loosely translated as Great Abatis Line or Great Abatis Border) was a chain of fortification lines, created by Grand Duchy of Moscow and later the Tsardom of Russia to protect it from the Crimean-Nogai Raids that ravaged the ...
The Abatis Line underwent a major reconstruction in 1638 and again in 1659–60. (Note that this account of the course of the Line may not be exact since Davies (see references), who seems to be the only good source, appears to contradict himself in a few places). From the 1550s, there was a line of sorts from Shatsk to Alatyr (1552,150s,550e).
The formal end to Tatar rule over Russia was the defeat of the Tatars at the Great Stand on the Ugra River in 1480. Ivan III (r. 1462–1505) and Vasili III (r. 1505–1533) had consolidated the centralized Russian state following the annexations of the Novgorod Republic in 1478, Tver in 1485, the Pskov Republic in 1510, Volokolamsk in 1513, Ryazan in 1521, and Novgorod-Seversk in 1522.
A defensive line protecting Edh Dhahriye was established, stretching from east to west across the road, which was held by part of the 2nd Regiment supported by 600 soldiers of the 12th Depot Regiment, and the 143rd Regiment strengthened by nine guns. They were commanded by the 24th Divisional headquarters, which had moved east from Tel esh Sheria.
Any kick that is caught or lands in the landing zone must be returned, while any kick that falls short of the landing zone will be ruled a touchback and spotted at the returning team’s 40-yard line.
Juan Soto watches his solo home run in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium. He hit .327 this past postseason for the Yankees with four homers, nine RBI and a 1.102 OPS in 14 games.
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