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Medieval Siege Warfare

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - Ancient Period to 1600 A.D

Last Stocked on 4/24/2024

Product Info

Title
Medieval Siege Warfare
Publisher
Category
Author
Christopher Gravett
Publish Year
1990
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147834564
MFG. Part #
OSPELI028-90
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI28

Description

During the Middle Ages siege warfare played a vital role in military strategy. Sieges were far more numerous than pitched battles, ranging from small-scale affairs against palisaded earthworks to full-scale assaults on vast strongholds. Needless to say, the art of siege warfare assumed a unique importance to both invader and defender alike. In this title Christopher Gravett explores the different aspects of medieval siege warfare, from chivalrous formalities to 'surprise and treachery', in a text backed by numerous illustrations including 12 full page color plates by Richard and Christa Hook.