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Explain how each feature of the Great Wall contributed to its defensive function. Passes

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The Design of the Wall Made It a Strong Defense System

Its height and width make it very solid and this prevented any enemies from intruding. Most sections of the Great Wall were built on mountain ridges. This would exhaust an enemy army's effective strength by the time they reached the wall.

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