In ancient times watchman would mount the city walls in times of stress to survey the scene outside the fortifications. He was situated on a spot from which he could monitor the approaches to the town. If a threat appeared, he would sound a warning and the town would shut its gates and prepare for battle.
Friday, January 4, 2013
First US troops arrive in Turkey for Patriot missile site
The 27-member US military group Friday surveys the site in Gaziantep near the
Syrian border where the Patriot air defense system is to be installed.
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