Siege Weapons of the Far East (2): AD 960-1644 (New Vanguard) [Paperback]

Stephen Turnbull (Author), Wayne Reynolds (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: New Vanguard | Publication Date: January 25, 2002

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.

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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.

About the Author

Stephen Turnbull is the world's leading English language authority on medieval Japan and the samurai. He has travelled extensively in the far east, particularly in Japan and Korea and is the author of The Samurai - A Military History, as well as numerous books for Osprey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (January 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841763403
• ISBN-13: 978-1841763408
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.1 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,772,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)