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BRITISH NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY 1793-1815
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| Volume: |
v. 2 |
| By: |
Chris Henry, Brian Delf (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1841764779 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841764771 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
19 February, 2003 |
| Series: |
New Vanguard No. 65 |
| Pages: |
48 |
| Description: |
This work covers the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defenses. It covers the main equipments used - the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Also covered is the specialist bomb vessel, siege techniques, and the tactical use of siege and coastal artillery. |
| Synopsis: |
Following on from the first volume covering British Napoleonic Artillery, this volume concentrates on the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defences. This book covers the main equipments used; the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Mortars varied from 4 or 5 inch versions up to a 13 inch calibre and were considered to be extremely effective because they used an exploding shell to destroy fortifications or personnel. Also covered in detail is the specialist bomb vessel, which was used to attack fortifications in a similar fashion; siege techniques; and the tactical use of siege and coastal artillery. |
| Illustrations: |
40 b&w and 7 colour illustrations, index |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |