The French have built several bases, from which they patrol and operate, including some in the Vauban style. The Vauban style was developed by medieval French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The photos, published by Defensionem, show two French Army forts in Mali designed in the Vauban style. However, as the French military is showing, the shape is still useful for defending against insurgents attacking on foot. While certainly more of an advanced employment of a medieval military method, this does remind us of the tactics used by civilians in 2019's Hong Kong protests.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 07, 2021 14:37 UTC