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Attack of Fortified Places: Including Siege-Works, Mining, and Demolitions. Prepared for the Use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781143225888
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 8 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Attack of Fortified Places, by James Mercur, is a comprehensive treatise on military fortification and siegecraft, originally prepared for cadets at the United States Military Academy. This detailed work covers the principles of attacking fortified positions, including siege-works, mining techniques, and demolition strategies.
Focusing on practical application and historical context, Mercur provides a thorough examination of the methods and materials used in 19th-century warfare. This book offers valuable insights into military engineering and tactical approaches of the era. Scholars of military history and engineering will find Attack of Fortified Places a useful resource for understanding the intricacies of siege warfare and the strategic considerations involved in attacking and defending fortified locations.
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