Medieval Siege Weapons (1) : Western Europe AD 585-1385 (New Vanguard)

Medieval Siege Weapons (1) : Western Europe AD 585-1385 (New Vanguard)

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The Medieval era was a period of huge variety and invention in the field of siege warfare. Before the use of cannon and other gun-powder artillery, siege engines relied on assorted sources of power, from torsion 'energy storage' systems to man-power, counter-balances and others. This book reveals how the combinationof technological traditions from the Graeco-Roman world, Persia, India and above all China made a massive contribution to the development of siege techniques. Medieval military engineering was equally inventive in terms of mining, counter-mining, the breaking of walls, the use of noxious and chemical fumes and in the use of fire-weapons.

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The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585-1385 (New Vanguard),David Nicolle,Sam Thompson,Osprey Publishing,1841762350,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Medieval,Military - Strategy,Military - Weapons,History / Military / General

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