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British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (2) - Siege and Coastal Artillery

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Artillery

Last Stocked on 1/12/2023

Product Info

Title
British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (2) - Siege and Coastal Artillery
Publisher
Category
Author
Chris Henry
Publish Year
2003
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398632
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG065
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG65

Description

Following on from the first volume covering British Napoleonic Artillery, this volume concentrates on the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defenses. This book covers the main equipments used; the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Mortars varied from 4- or 5-inch versions up to a13 inch caliber and were considered to be extremely effective because they used an exploding shell to destroy fortifications or personnel. Also covered in detail is the specialist bomb vessel, which was used to attack fortifications in a similar fashion; siege techniques; and the tactical use of siege and coastal artillery.