Besieged - Siege Warfare in the Ancient World (Osprey Geneal Military Series) by Duncan B Campbell (Author)
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (September 2006) | ISBN: 9781846030192 | PDF | 78,6 Mb | 224 pages
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Sieges played a central role in many conflicts of the ancient world, and generals such as Darius, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and Scipio Africanus successfully used siegecraft to gain their objectives. As siege tactics became an integral part of war, generals employed the minds of engineers and scientists to develop tactics that ranged from penetrating the defences or blockading the city through tricks and deception. This fascinating book explores the development of siege warfare in the ancient world from Ancient Persia in the 6th century BC to the 4th century Roman World, examining the techniques and weapons on this period. Combines material previously published as Elite 121: Ancient Siege Warfare Elite126: Siege Warfare in the Roman World 146 BC-AD 378, New Vanguard 78: Greek and Roman Siege Machinery 399 BC-AD 363.
Scourge of the Seas - Buccaneers, Pirates and Privateers (Osprey General Military Series) by Angus Konstram (Author)
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (March 2007) | ISBN: 9781846032110 | PDF | 75,7 Mb | 240 pages Thanks to pinkyshor
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In their heyday, the sight of a pirate ship on the horizon would strike terror into the hearts of their intended victims. The colourful yet fearsome reputation of the pirate still resonates today and the sight of the skull and crossbones retains its thrilling power. The lives of the most famous of their brethren have been immortalised, initially in the pamphlets of the time, now in films and books. Telling the full story of piracy from the 'buccaneering era' of 17th century to the last great piratical wave of the early 19th century, this book explores the generally short and bloody life of the pirate, detailing his ship, weaponry and codes of behaviour, as well as his most famous exploits. It is the gripping tale of the violent and deadly brigands who roamed the high seas in search of plunder.
Shadows in the Desert. Ancient Persia at War
K.Farrokh PDF 117 Мб Osprey Publishing 2007 г.
Книга о военной истории Древней Персии - одной из величайших цивилизаций античности.
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