Medieval Siege Weapons (1): Western Europe Ad 585-1385

By David Nicolle

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841762350
• ISBN13: 9781841762357
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 9.7"