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.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Syrian army fires more short-range missiles
A NATO official
confirmed the launch of an unguided, short-range ballistic missile –
probably a Scud – Wednesday night against unspecified targets in
northern Syria. He condemned these and similar launches a week ago as
reckless.
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