War Elephants

A detailed examination of the elephant in war, exploring both the technical details of armament and equipment, as well as their use in some of ancient history''s most dramatic battles. Elephants have been deployed as weapons for centuries, particularly in South and South-East Asia, where war elephants constituted the bulk of most armies in the region from antiquity right up to the 19th century. This book offers an insight into the incredible history of these ''living tanks,'' focusing on the design of the equipment and armament that made them so terrifying. Konstantin S Nossov traces the history of war elephants, from their deployment against Alexander the Great''s army at the battle of Gaugamela, through to their use in the 19th century by the armies of South-East Asia, analyzing the battle formation and tactics of war elephants in action and how these tactics developed.

About the author

Konstantin Nossov is a researcher in and advisor on ancient and medieval arms, armour and warfare, as well as the author of numerous books and articles on the subject. His particular areas of interest include the history of weapons, fortification and siege warfare. He has always lived in Moscow, Russia, but has travelled extensively in Europe, North Africa, South Asia, Asia Minor and the Far East. Konstantin has written several Osprey books, as well as other English language titles and numerous books in Russian.

Product details

• Authors: Konstantin Nossov, Konstantin S Nossov, Konstantin S. Nossov
• Assisted by: Peter Dennis (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.11.2008
• EAN: 9781846032684
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-268-4
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 240 mm x 2 mm
• Series: New Vanguard; New Vanguard
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), HISTORY / Military / Ancient, Ancient World, Land forces and warfare