Medieval Siege Warfare
64 page book.
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Author: Christopher Gravett
Illustrator: Richard Hook
About this book
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 colour plates by Richard and Christa Hook.
Contents
- Introduction
- Castles and Fortified Towns
- Setting a Siege
- Siege Techniques and Engines
- Artillery
- The Plates
Paperback; May 1990; 64 pages; ISBN: 9780850459470