Attack of Fortified Places. Including Siege-works, Mining, and Demolitions (eBook)

Prepared for the use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy

James Mercur (Autor)

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2022
148 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724897-2 (EAN)

Infos

In 'Attack of Fortified Places: Including Siege-works, Mining, and Demolitions', James Mercur delves into the intricacies of military tactics and engineering, focusing on the various methods used to attack and overcome fortified structures. Written in a straightforward and informative style, this book provides a comprehensive overview of siege warfare, mining, and demolitions, giving readers a glimpse into the strategic mindset of military commanders throughout history. Mercur's attention to detail and historical accuracy make this work a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of military history. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, he expertly analyzes the challenges and innovations in breaching defenses and capturing enemy strongholds. This book combines practical knowledge with theoretical insights, shedding light on the evolution of military strategy and technology. Recommended for readers interested in the art of siege warfare and the architecture of fortified places.

Autor

James Mercur remains an obscure figure in the literary domain with scant biographical details available to construct a comprehensive background. His contribution to military literature, however, is outlined by his book 'Attack of Fortified Places. Including Siege-works, Mining, and Demolitions.' This work suggests that Mercur possessed considerable knowledge in the area of military tactics and engineering. His writing indicates an analytical mind with an attention to the detailed and complex nature of military operations concerning fortified positions. The specificity of the subject matter and the level of detail in his treatise imply that he might have had a military background or education in engineering, which was not uncommon for authors of his genre during the time period when the book was written. Mercur's literary style appears to be technical and methodical, indicative of military manuals of the 19th and early 20th centuries, which catered to professionals rather than casual readers. His work probably served as a reference or textbook for military officers and engineers involved in siege warfare. The absence of further literary contributions or a presence in historical records suggests that Mercur may have been a professional with a singular purpose to communicate technical knowledge in his field rather than a career author with a broad literary portfolio.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: combat engineering texts • Defense structures • Defensive • demolitions in warfare • Engineering in warfare • fortification tactics • Fortress warfare • historical combat techniques • historical military technology • Military Engineering • military history • military mining strategies • Military science • military science literature • Military tactics • military tactics books • Offensive • siegecraft literature • siege warfare • United States Military Academy • war strategies