The Fortifications of Today: Fire Against Models of Coast Batteries and Parados; Horizontal and Curved Fire in Defense of Coasts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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While in field Operations guns and small arms contribute only proportionately with other factors towards success, in sieges they assume a prominent and more or less decisive effect.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the influence of improved firearms on the art of fortification and siege warfare, discussing how advances in artillery have influenced the principles of attack and defense in fortified positions. The author traces these changes from the introduction of rifled guns to the development of indirect fire and heavy mortars, showing how each innovation has led to a shift in the balance of power between besiegers and the besieged. The book also explores the impact of social and political changes on fortification strategies, highlighting the role of railroads and the increased emphasis on rapid and decisive warfare. Through detailed analysis and historical examples, the author demonstrates how these factors have shaped the evolution of fortification and siege tactics, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay between technological progress, military strategy, and the human element in warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332838615_0
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