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

Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585–1385 (New Vanguard, 58)

The Medieval era was a period of huge variety and invention in 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 technological traditions from the Graeco-Roman world, Persia, India and above all China made a massive contribution to siege warfare techniques. It also covers developments in military engineering, such as mining, counter-mining, the breaking of walls, the use of noxious and chemical fumes and the use of fire-weapons.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 8 colour & 40 b&w illustrations
Color White
ReleaseDate 2002-09-18
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781841762357

Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe AD 585–1385 (New Vanguard, 58)