History has always fascinated me. Once you get past all the dates and names, history teaches us invaluable lessons. Take the ancient and old time battle methods and strategies – Shrink them to fit your home or homestead, add some inventiveness, a touch of “MacGyverism” and to spice things up a bit, toss in a pinch of historical military tactical fortification and defense strategies; stir it all together with some knowledge and Voila! – Cheap, affordable home defense strategies.