Siege Weapons of the Far East (2) - AD 960-1644

Informationen zum Autor Stephen Turnbull Klappentext From the 11th century AD, East Asian armies made increasing use of exploding missiles and siege cannon to reduce the fortifications of their enemies. Some of these weapons were very similar to those used in Europe - for example, the heavy siege cannon used in the siege of P'yongyang during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. Others, like the Korean hwach'a carts mounting over a hundred rockets that were used to bombard the Japanese at Haengiu in 1593, were very different from their European contemporaries. This book details the design and use of the wide range of weaponry available during this period. Zusammenfassung From the 11th century AD, East Asian armies used exploding missiles and siege cannon to reduce the fortification of their enemies, a level of technology that would not be seen in Europe until the 19th century. This book details the design and use of the wide range of weaponry available. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Siege warfare in the Far East AD 960-1644 Exploding Bombs Rockets Siege Cannon Defensive measures and machines Assault weapons Siege Weapons for mining Colour plate commentary Index

Résumé

From the 11th century AD, East Asian armies used exploding missiles and siege cannon to reduce the fortification of their enemies, a level of technology that would not be seen in Europe until the 19th century. This book details the design and use of the wide range of weaponry available.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: S.R. Turnbull, Stephen Turnbull, Turnbull Stephen
• Collaboration: Wayne Reynolds (Illustrations), Reynolds Wayne (Illustrations)
• Edition: Osprey Publishers
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781841763408
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-340-8
• Pages: 48
• Dimensions: 180 mm x 244 mm x 8 mm
• Thèmes: New Vanguard; Osprey New Vanguard S.
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Théories de l'Etat et administration politique; Christi Geburt bis 1500 nach Chr., Asiatische Geschichte, Ostasien, Ferner Osten, HISTORY / Asia / General, Waffen und Ausrüstung, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, CE period up to c 1500, Warfare & defence, Asian History, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, Weapons and equipment, conflict; maps; battle; strategy; tactic; illustrated