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<p>Today we are going to look at Military Engineering and Arms of, Leonardo. He had studied other engineers and he was working on his own engineering when he wrote and I quote:</p>
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<p>&nbsp;“Your Excellency, in order to acquaint you with my secrets, thereafter offering myself at your pleasure effectually to demonstrate at opportune times all those things which are in part briefly noted below:&nbsp;</p>
<p>1. &nbsp;I have sorts of bridges, very light and strong, and suitable to be carried very easily, with which to pursue and at times flee from the enemy, and of others, solid and indestructible by fire or assault, easy and convenient to transport and place in position. Also methods of blunting and destroying those of the enemy.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;2. When a place is besieged I know how to cut off water from the trenches, and how to construct an infinite variety of bridges, &nbsp;mantlets, &nbsp;and scaling ladders, and other instruments pertaining to the said enterprise,</p>
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<p>&nbsp;3. Also, if a place cannot be reduced by the method of bombardment, because of either the height of its glacis or the strength of its position, I have methods for destroying any fortress or other stronghold, even if it be founded upon rock.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>4. I have also types of mortars very convenient and easy to transport, with which to hurl small stones like a storm, with the smoke of these causing great terror to the enemy, and great loss and confusion</p>
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<p>. 5. And if the engagement be at sea, I have many engines of kinds most efficient for offense and defense, and ships which will resist the fire of all the heaviest cannon, as well as powder end smoke.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;6. Also, I have ways of arriving at a given spot by mines and secret winding passages, made without noise, even though it may be necessary to pass underneath trenches or a river.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;7. Also, I will make covered chariots, safe and unassailable, which, when they enter among the enemy with their artillery, there is no body of men-at-arms so great but they will shatter it. And behind these, infantry will be able to follow quite unharmed and unhindered.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;8. Also, if need should arise, I will make cannon, mortars, and light ordnance, of very beautiful and useful shapes, quite different from those in common use….. Moreover, I would undertake the work of the bronze horse, which is to endue with immortal glory and eternal honor the auspicious memory of the Prince your father and the illustrious house of Sforza. And if any of the aforesaid things should seem impossible or impracticable to anyone, I offer my self as ready to make trial of them in your park, or in whatever place shall please Your Excellency,, to whom I commend myself with all possible humility.” &nbsp;&nbsp;Taken from: Leonardo da Vinci an Artabras Book, Reynal andCompany in association with William Morrow and Comopany.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Leonado the genius explains his Military Engineering here better than anyone of us could explain. He sort of summarised his accomplishments in a way that most people can understand. I am stunned by everything that he accomplished in the 15th century as even today we are using some of his original inventions yet maybe we would never have reached this point , it was not for the way that Leonardo was able to think and communicate.</p>
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@artwatch ·
The guy was a bit of a BAMF
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@bep ·
@bigbear, This is a very interesting post, thank you for sharing, I enjoyed it very much
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@bigbear · (edited)
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You dont know how much I aprreciate it took me 6 hours I am very slow and dumb.
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@cabbagepatch ·
Can you imagine what it would be like if Leonardo da Vinci were alive today?  I bet he would be amazed by all his past ideas being used since then. With his creative genius, I'm sure he would have gone on to create even more fascinating creations that we haven't even thought of yet.  Once again, thank-you bigbear for your wonderful post.  It was greatly appreciated!.....Cabbagepatch
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My brain is far to small to even imagine what he would have been able  of he would not only be amazed, but I think he would  have amazed us as well.
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@livingwaters ·
I enjoyed reading through this article series @bigbear. 
I've read a little about Leonardo da Vinci, and the" Vitruvian Man" when I was learning about proportions in drawings. I didn't know about his engineering endeavors, but I think you're right. "He would have been a whale here on steemit in a week." very interesting man indeed.

Thank you for sharing this. I hope you're having a wonderful week.
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@bigbear ·
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my pleasure livingwaters I am really glad you enjoyed it was hard work for me as you know I had to go through all the different genius abilities he had.
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@livingwaters · (edited)
You did a great job, you always do. I love your writings. (((bigbear))))
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@lulita ·
Great post. Thanks for sharing. 
I have always been fascinated with his work. 
A genius indeed...
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@bigbear ·
Thank you so much it is a very interesting man but to figure it all out in bits and pieces I find very difficult LOL
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@lulita ·
That's why he will always be remembered. Ingenuity at its finest...LOL
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@bigbear ·
Thank you very much.
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