Here, I will explain the Shoji-Bori "shoji moat" that you often hear at Japanese castle.
〈Illustrated〉
[Source:Odawara Castle Guide Map]
Shoji-Bori is a moat whose bottom is separated by obstacles.
Shoji means a partition in Japanese.
〈shoji moat〉
[Taken at Yamanaka Castle]
It is easiest to check with the image.
〈shoji moat〉
It is difficult for the attacker to move sideways at the bottom of the moat.
Limiting the movement of the enemy makes it easier to attack from above.
That's all
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Sorry for poor English.
Isuke
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