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A Treatise on Fortification (1862)

A Treatise on Fortification (1862)

Lendy, Auguste Frederic

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1161841814
ISBN13: 9781161841817
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 558
Weight: 3.45
Height: 1.19 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Treatise On Fortification is a book written by Auguste Frederic Lendy in 1862 that provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of fortification. The book covers a wide range of topics related to fortification, including the construction and design of fortresses, the use of artillery in defensive warfare, and the tactics and strategies employed in siege warfare.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of fortification. The first section provides an introduction to the principles of fortification, including the different types of fortresses and their respective strengths and weaknesses. The second section covers the construction and design of fortresses, including the materials and techniques used in their construction and the various features that make them effective defensive structures.The third section of the book is dedicated to the use of artillery in defensive warfare, including the different types of artillery and their effectiveness against different types of fortifications. The fourth section covers the tactics and strategies employed in siege warfare, including the use of trenches, mines, and other methods of breaching fortifications.Throughout the book, Lendy provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques he describes. He also draws on his own experience as a military engineer to provide practical advice and insights into the challenges and opportunities of fortification.Overall, A Treatise On Fortification is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of fortification, from military historians and engineers to students of military strategy and tactics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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