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British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (2): Siege and Coastal Artillery КНИГИ ;ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (2): Siege and Coastal Artillery (New Vanguard 65)ByChris Henry, Brian DelfPublisher:Os Publishing2003 48PagesISBN: 1841764779PDF11 MBFollowing 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. About the AuthorChris 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 Mu

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Author

Chris Henry, Brian Delf (Illustrator)

Publisher

Osprey Publishing

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9781841764771

Category

history

Subjects

Military, History, Technology

Rating

4.6 / 5 (12 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14