Tag: Siege

Free Download The Siege that Changed the World: Paris, 1870-1871 by N S Nash
English | September 9, 2021 | ISBN: 1526790297 | 224 pages | EPUB | 27 Mb
A fascinating account of the dramatic events leading up to the Siege and the four month siege itself.

Free Download Engineering Victory: The Union Siege of Vicksburg by Justin S. Solonick
English | March 7, 2015 | ISBN: 0809333910 | 304 pages | EPUB | 7.33 Mb
On May 25, 1863, after driving the Confederate army into defensive lines surrounding Vicksburg, Mississippi, Union major general Ulysses S. Grant and his Army of the Tennessee laid siege to the fortress city. With no reinforcements and dwindling supplies, the Army of Vicksburg finally surrendered on July 4, yielding command of the Mississippi River to Union forces and effectively severing the Confederacy. In this illuminating volume, Justin S. Solonick offers the first detailed study of how Grant’s midwesterners serving in the Army of the Tennessee engineered the siege of Vicksburg, placing the event within the broader context of U.S. and European military history and nineteenth-century applied science in trench warfare and field fortifications. In doing so, he shatters the Lost Cause myth that Vicksburg’s Confederate garrison surrendered due to lack of provisions. Instead of being starved out, Solonick explains, the Confederates were dug out.

Free Download Ending the Siege of Leningrad: German and Spanish Artillery at the Battle of Krasny Bor by Carlos Caballero Jurado
English | August 5, 2020 | ISBN: 1526741024 | 332 pages | PDF | 24 Mb
This vivid combat history examines the role of German and Spanish artillery in the WW2 fight for control of Leningrad.

Free Download Wayne Reynolds, "Siege Weapons of the Far East (1): AD 612-1300"
English | 2001 | pages: 50 | ISBN: 184176339X | PDF | 3,5 mb
The prevalence of particular fortress types in medieval China, Mongolia, Japan and Korea demanded the evolution of different modes of siege warfare in each country. The wealthy walled towns of China, the mountain fortresses of Korea and the military outposts of Japan each presented different challenges to besieging forces, and this book reveals the diversity of tactics that were developed to meet these challenges. Most of the Far Eastern weaponry of this period originated in China, but was adapted to fit the demands of siegecraft across the region and the individual strengths and weaknesses of each piece of machinery are studied here.

Free Download Adam Hook, "Siege Warfare in the Roman World: 146 BC-AD 378"
English | 2005 | pages: 68 | ISBN: 1841767824 | PDF | 29,6 mb
Osprey’s study of various siegesin Rome, from 146 BC to 378 AD. Sieges were often pivotal in Rome’s wars, including its conflicts with the Macedonians and Carthaginians in the 2nd century BC; the civil wars of the Republic; and the late Roman wars against the Sassanid Persians, who, alone amongst Rome’s adversaries, were equally skilled in siegecraft. This book discusses the siege techniques employed by Roman armies and their opponents throughout the Republic and Empire. It shows that although the 1st century AD has long been considered the golden age of siegecraft, followed by a decline, new and effective siege techniques were in fact used in the following centuries.

Free Download Sam Thompson, "Medieval Siege Weapons (2): Byzantium, the Islamic World & India AD 476-1526"
English | 2003 | pages: 51 | ISBN: 1841764590 | PDF | 13,0 mb
When it came to non-gunpowder machine development, the medieval period was one of the most inventive in military history. During this era, the pre-existing military-technological traditions from the ancient worlds were brought together. Three civilisations were primarily responsible for this evolution: the Late-Roman or Byzantine Empire, the Islamic World, and latterly the Mongol ‘World Empire’. This book examines the resulting stone-throwing machines from torsion ‘energy storage’ systems, to manpowered and counterbalance sling devices, rockets and others.

Free Download The Siege of Vienna: The Last Great Trial Between Cross & Crescent by John Stoye, Robert Feifar, Audible Studios
English | 2013 | ISBN: B00F2OOHSU | M4B@64 Kbps | Duration: 11:43 h | 319 Mb
The siege of Vienna in 1683 was one of the turning points in European history. So great was its impact that countries normally jealous and hostile sank their differences to throw back the armies of Islam and their savage Tartar allies.The consequences of defeat were momentous: The Ottomans lost half of their European territories, which led to the final collapse of their empire, and the Habsburgs turned their attention from France and the Rhine frontier to the rich pickings of the Balkans. That hot September day in 1683 witnessed the last great trial of strength between the East and the West-and opened an epoch in European history that lasted until the First World War.

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Free Download Stalingrad: Siege And Soviet Victory (Audiobook)
English | ISBN: 9781839383915 | 2023 | 13 hours and 37 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 372 MB
Author: A.J. Kingston
Narrator: A.I. Madison
Discover the riveting story of Stalingrad, a battle that shaped the course of history, with this exclusive book bundle "Stalingrad: Siege and Soviet Victory." This carefully curated collection takes you on an immersive journey through the harrowing events, personal accounts, and lasting impact of one of the most decisive battles of World War II. Dive into the pages of these four captivating volumes and unlock a deeper understanding of the Battle of Stalingrad. With the "Stalingrad: Siege and Soviet Victory" book bundle, you’ll have a comprehensive collection at your fingertips, providing a panoramic view of the battle from different perspectives and dimensions. Immerse yourself in the meticulously researched accounts, powerful narratives, and thought-provoking analysis that bring this pivotal moment in history to life.