Histories of the Hundred Years War have been written, and accounts
of the famous battles, but until now no book has concentrated on
the sieges that played a decisive role in the protracted struggle
between England and France. Edward III's capture of Calais in 1347
was of crucial importance for the English, and the failure of the
English siege of Orl ans in 1429 was a turning point for the French
after the disaster of Agincourt. Throughout the war, sieges were a
major weapon in the strategic armouries of both sides, and Peter
Hoskins's perceptive and graphic study is a fascinating analysis of
them. He describes the difficulties faced by besieger and besieged,
examines the logistics and resource implications of sieges, and
provides a comparative assessment of siege warfare alongside
set-piece battles and the English strategy of chevauch es. Key
sieges are reconstructed in vivid detail, other sieges are
summarized, and the book is fully illustrated with photographs and
plans.
General
| Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2022 |
| Authors: |
Peter Hoskins
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-07476-6 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-399-07476-8 |
| Barcode: |
9781399074766 |
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