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Artillery - An Illustrated History of Its Impact

Englisch · Fester Einband

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Addressing its technical evolution as well as its military and social impact, this comprehensive reference shows how historic leaders such as Dionysus of Syracuse, the Ottoman sultan Mohammad II, Oliver Cromwell, and Napoleon Bonaparte were successful in battle because of their innovative use of artillery. Artillery: An Illustrated History of Its Impact charts the development of large, crew-operated battlefield weapons from the dart firers and catapults of the ancient world to the invention of gunpowder in China and its applications in medieval Europe, and from the emergence of naval and land gunnery four centuries ago to the latest rapid-fire, rocket propulsion, laser guidance, and antiaircraft technologies. Written by an expert on military history, Artillery explores the technological and strategic innovations that have made these weapons increasingly effective at breaking through fortifications, inflicting casualties from a safe distance, providing cover for advancing forces, demoralizing opponents, and defending positions from attack. Beyond the battlefield, the book also looks at the impact of artillery on history and on the lives of civilians as well as soldiers.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Jeff Kinard, PhD, is a military historian and professional writer. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Pistols: An Illustrated History of Their Impact.

Produktdetails

Autoren Jeff Kinard, Jeff/ Tucker Kinard, Kinard Jeff
Verlag Abc Clio Press
 
Sprache Englisch
Altersempfehlung 13 bis 22 Jahre
Produktform Fester Einband
Erschienen 28.03.2007
 
EAN 9781851095568
ISBN 978-1-85109-556-8
Seiten 552
Abmessung 180 mm x 256 mm x 36 mm
Serien Weapons and Warfare
Weapons and Warfare
Themen Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Geschichte > Kulturgeschichte
Sachbuch > Geschichte > Sonstiges

History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, History: specific events and topics, Ordnance, weapons technology, Military History: Military Technology and Weapons

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