Attack of Fortified Places: Including Siege-Works, Mining, and Demolitions; Prepared for the Use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Mercur

9780260105974: Attack of Fortified Places: Including Siege-Works, Mining, and Demolitions; Prepared for the Use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026010597X ISBN 13: 9780260105974

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the art of siege warfare with a practical, time-tested guide to fortified places.

This comprehensive volume explains how modern weapons shape attacks, defenses, and the tools of siegecraft, from blockades to mining and sapping. Illumined by historical examples and expert methods, it translates complex techniques into actionable instructions for cadets and engineers alike.

This edition covers the full range of siege operations, including preparing batteries, tracing trenches and parallels, and executing saps under fire. It also presents mining theory, gallery and shaft work, and the crucial principles of maintaining order and discipline on the battlefield. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step procedures, you’ll gain a grounded understanding of both attack and defense.

Learn the sequence of siege operations from opening bombardment to final breach.
Understand trench, sap, and mine construction, including safety and efficiency practices.
Explore battery placement, emplacements, and the management of magazines and supplies.
Study Vauban’s maxims and time-tested strategies for coordinating multi-front assaults.

Ideal for students of military history and engineers seeking a practical guide to historical siegecraft, mining, and demolitions.

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