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 a13 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.
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The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.
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Chris Henry has been interested in military history since he was a small boy. His interest in artillery developed whilst a volunteer worker at the Tower of London and he became Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries Museum of Artillery At Fort Nelson. He is now the Head of Collections at the Museum of the Royal Artillery.
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"On a cold November night in 1783 at the Bull Inn, Shooter's Hill, a large group of artillerymen met Colonel Williams of the Royal Artillery to hear him regale them with tales from the siege of Gibraltar." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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"On a cold November night in 1783 at the Bull Inn, Shooter's Hill, a large group of artillerymen met Colonel Williams of the Royal Artillery to hear him regale them with tales from the siege of Gibraltar." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
land service mortar, garrison carriage, standing carriage, service mortars, bronze guns, iron guns, siege train, siege artillery, siege gun, coastal defence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Author's Collection, Royal Artillery, Napoleonic Wars, Board of Ordnance, Major Cocks, Royal Military Academy New!
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