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Medieval Siege Warfare

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.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 64
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780850459470
  • Genres
  • history, medieval, war
  • Release date
  • 1990