Hindley, Geoffrey.

Medieval siege and siegecraft / Geoffrey Hindley. - New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub., c2009. - 182 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Originally published: Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-176) and index.

Fortified towns and cities -- Strong points in a landscape -- Castles and fortifications : designers, builders, and developments -- Machines of war -- Fire hazard -- Artillery -- Attack and defence -- Logistics -- War games, psychology, and morale -- Women at war -- Rules of engagement -- The horrors of total war.

9781602396333

2009008554


Siege warfare--History--Europe--To 1500.
Sieges--History--Europe--To 1500.
Military art and science--History--Medieval, 500-1500.
Fortification--History--Europe--To 1500.
Castles--History--Europe--To 1500.


Europe--History, Military.

UG444 / .H56 2009

355.4/40940902