A Military Dictionary, Explaining and Describing the Technical Terms &C. Used in the Science of War

A Military Dictionary, Explaining And Describing The Technical Terms &C. Used In The Science Of War. This eighteenth?century reference work gathers a vast array of military vocabulary, ranging from fortification theory and siegecraft to artillery, troop organization, and field maneuver. The book is built as a dictionary of terms, yet includes an introductory section that traces the history of fortification from ancient times to modern approaches, distinguishing regular vs irregular forms and laying out core principles of defense and attack. The Plates and Explanations provide visual and technical detail on bastions, ravelins, covert ways, and other outworks, while the alphabetische entries define weapons, equipment, and military offices. Designed as a practical reference for officers, engineers, and soldiers, the volume also documents the practicalities of sieges, breaches, mines, and countermines, reflecting eighteenth?century military science and the language of war.