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Outlines of a Course of Lectures on Fortification, Military Tactics, and Perspective: With the Attack and Defence of Fortresses - Softcover

Royal Military College, Sandhurst

 
9780371862957: Outlines of a Course of Lectures on Fortification, Military Tactics, and Perspective: With the Attack and Defence of Fortresses

Synopsis

"Outlines of a Course of Lectures on Fortification, Military Tactics, and Perspective: With the Attack and Defence of Fortresses" by Royal Military College, Sandhurst provides a comprehensive guide to fortification, covering various aspects such as counterscarp, loopholed galleries, means of ventilating mines, and more. The book discusses different systems of fortification, including Vauban's first, second, and third systems, and delves into the tactics and strategies used in sieges. With detailed illustrations and real-life examples like the assault on the citadel of Badajoz, this book is a valuable resource for military history enthusiasts and students of fortification.

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