Hostility on the Belgorod fortification line in the second half of the 17th century

Abstract

The construction of the Belgorod fortification line had a serious impact on the history of Russia in the second half of the 17^th century. The use of the fortifications of Belgorod fortification line during military clashes is considered. These data allow us to confirm the emergence of new methods of conducting combat operations by the Russian armed forces, which were created in the second half of the 17^th century. These armed groups appeared as a result of the construction of the Belgorod fortification line and the formation of the Belgorod regiment. Specific actions depended on the situation and the balance of forces. The battle tactics focused on the use of the defensive capabilities of the fortifications of the Belgorod fortification line. Since this time Belgorod fortification line was used as a cover, ensuring the freedom of movement of Russian military formations. These changes led to the emergence of new tactics among the Tatars. The Tatars tried a shot to destroy the fortifications. The destruction of the fortifications provided the possibility of penetration into the territory of the Russian state and allowed to go back out. These changes led to the need to organize a system of protection and defense of the fortifications of Belgorod fortification line, as well as to the need to solve the problem of their repair.