The Importance Of The Citadel
A lot of folks knew that the citadel’s primary purpose was to defend Fort Alcatraz, but it also played a massive role in protecting the iconic lighthouse. The number of soldiers it could accommodate was 100 at the least, but they could fit up to 200 men if they wanted to.
The barracks had windows where soldiers can fire weapons when needed. If enemies attempted to take over Fort Alcatraz, soldiers could survive up to four months in the citadel. It was deemed as one of the safest places for soldiers until any backup arrives.