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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 show more text backed by numerous illustrations including 12 full page colour plates by Richard and Christa Hook. show lessTags
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Medieval housebreaking...Tools, workplace specialization, and security measures. This is a good fast guide to both siege artillery, either gunpowdered or not, and the Castles built to withstand the attacks. There is a good plan of Chateau Gaillard, and a colour plate plate on the place. There's also a photo of the attractive Spanish Coca Castle, a good concentric pile.
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Ejércitos y Batallas (22)
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- Medieval Siege Warfare
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