A comprehensive and heavily illustrated guide to warfare in the ancient world. This essential guide to ancient warfare describes the fighting methods of soldiers in Europe and the Middle East in an age before gunpowder. From a detailed examination of the individual components of an ancient army and their equipment, to a fascinating exploration of ancient battle strategies, siege warfare, and naval battles, it explores the unique tactics required to win battles with the technology available. Using specially commissioned color and black-and-white artwork and 24 full-color tactical maps, this book shows in great detail the methods by which armies, including Assyrians and Roman forces, prevailed over their foes, and why other armies were less successful. This is a must-read for any reader interested in ancient warfare.

Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.): Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

History

Jestice, Phyllis

Rice, Rob S.

Anglim, Simon

Rusch, Scott

Serrati, John

Ancient Civilizations

Thomas Dunne Books

Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World describes the combat techniques of soldiers in Europe and North America from 1500 to 1763. The book explores the unique tactics required to win battles in an era where the musket increasingly came to dominate the battlefield, and demonstrates how little has changed in some respects of the art of war.

Fighting Techniques of the Early Modern World: Equipment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

Bennett, Matthew

Jörgensen, Christer

SCOTT, Chris

Schneid, Frederick S.

Pavkovic,Michael

Military

Divided into five sections, the text examines the individual components of the oriental army, the footsoldier and the mounted soldier, the equipment they wore an used, and how they fought together as a unit. Fighting Techniques of the Oriental World describes why certain types of units--such as the cavalry horse archer, were more effective than others, and why the heavy cavalry of the type dominant in Western Europe never became a feature of Asian armies. The third section discusses how these units were used together on the battlefield, and the importance of a general correctly disposing his troops before the battle began. The fourth part of the book looks at the specialist techniques and equipment developed for seige warfare--a common event in this era of fortification. Finally, the last section covers naval warfare, from the ships in which the men fought to the weapons they carried and the naval battles of the period. Using specially-commissioned color and black-and-white artworks to illustrate the battles, equipment and tactics of the era, Fighting Techniques of Oriental World shows in detail the methods by which armies gained and lost ascendancy on the battlefield.

Fighting Techniques of the Oriental World: Equiptment, Combat Skills, and Tactics

Haskew, Michael E.

Amber Books

Niderost, Eric

Joregensen, Christer

McNAB. Chris

Fighting Techniques of Naval Warfare analyzes the tactics, techniques, and weaponry of naval warfare from the ancient period to the modern day. Beginning with Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses III's victory over the piractical Sea Peoples in 1190 BC, and coming up-to-date with the use of aircraft carriers and the latest computerized weapons technology, the book covers every significant development in naval warfare over the last 3000 years.
The first chapter covers some of the major naval engagements of the ancient era, including the Greeks' emphatic victory over the Persians at Salamis (480 BC) and Octavian's decisive defeat of Mark Anthony at Actium (31 BC). The use of galleys as the premier fighting ship for more than 2000 years is explored in detail. The second chapter investigates the development of new types of fighting vessels, such as the northern European cog, at battles such as Sluys (1340 AD), which also offering expert analysis of the introduction of cannon at Hansando (1592) and the spectacular use of fireships against the Spanish Armada at Gravelines (1588). The third chapter examines the age of sail, from the early seventeenth century to the late eighteenth century, through famous encounters at the Downs (1639), Medway (1667), and Quiberon Bay (1759). The chapter rounds off with the Russo-Swedish battled of Svensksund (1790), demonstrating one of the last uses of galleys in European naval warfare. The fourth chapter surveys the transformation from the employment of the last great fighting sailing ships at battles such as Copenhagen (1801) and Trafalgar (1805) to the advent of steam-powered ironclads at Mobile Bay (1864). The final chapter covers the development and use of armored battleships at Tsushima (1905) and Jutland (1916), and the revolutionary introduction of aircraft carriers at Cape Matapan (1941) and Midway (1942).
Using specially-commissioned color maps and black-and-white artworks, Fighting Techniques of Naval Warfare is an essential companion for anyone interested in naval warfare.

Fighting Techniques of Naval Warfare: Strategy, Weapons, Commanders, and Ships: 1190 BC - Present

Dougherty, Martín J.

Dickie, Iain

Governing ancient city-states. Invading neighboring settlements. Learning to fight like a Spartan warrior. Constructing the world’s first catapults. Experience life as an ancient Greek foot soldier! Discover how the Athenian Empire was defended from the Persians. Learn how leaders such as Alexander the Great built a vast empire that spanned from the Mediterranean into what is now the Middle East and India. Find out about ancient Greek warships, Bronze Age weapons, and the invention of the first siege tower.

Ancient Greek Warfare (Ancient Warfare)

Children's Books

Gareth Stevens Pub.

Fighting in formation. Building military camps. Defending fortresses. Constructing battering rams. Experience life as an ancient Roman foot soldier! Learn how ancient Romans built the world’s largest empire. Discover how they learned from early defeats and improved upon the weapons of their enemies. Learn more about life in ancient Rome, how Romans fought on land as well as at sea, and details about accomplished Roman leaders and the battles they led.

Ancient Roman Warfare (Ancient Warfare)

From front flap: This book describes the combat methods of soldiers in Europe and the Middle East in the age before gunpowder. The book explores the unique tactics required to win battles with the technology available, and points out how little has changed in some respects of the art of war.

Fighting Techniques of the Ancient World (3000 B.C. to 500 A.D.): Equipment, Combat Skills and Tactics

Jestice, Phyllis G.

Angum, Simon

Metro_Books

Sitting on the edge of empires, the Biblical lands were fought over by rival peoples Canaanites, Philistines, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks and Romans for more than two thousand years before the birth of Christ. Forming a land bridge between Eurasia and Africa and controlling access to the eastern Mediterranean, the territory that today makes up much of the modern state of Israel has proved a tempting prize for a wide array of would-be conquerors. Battles of the Bible introduces 20 key battles from the Biblical era. Beginning with the Israelites campaign against Ai (1400 bc), where the prophet Joshuas tactical skill defeated a larger Canaanite force, and finishing with the siege of Masada (73 ad), where the Romans effectively ended Jewish resistance to the Roman occupation, examples from every major campaign are featured. The book includes all the major Hebrew war leaders, such as Saul, who defeated the Philistines at Michmash (1040 bc), the campaigns of David, who captured Jerusalem from the Jubusites and established a unified Hebrew kingdom, and Judah Maccabees successful campaigns against the Seleucids at Emmaus (165 bc) and Beth-Zur (164 bc). Invasions by the Assyrians in 701 bc, culminating in the capture of Lachish, the defeat and enslavement of the Israelites by the Babylonians (586 bc), and the successful occupation of the region by the Romans make this a rounded account of 1500 years of conflict. Each battle includes a contextual introduction, a concise description of the action and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially-commissioned, colour map illustrating the dispositions and movement of forces brings the subject to life and helps the reader to grasp at a glance the development of each battle.

Battles Of The Bible, 1400 Bc-Ad 73

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Técnicas Bélicas del Mundo Oriental 1200-1860: Equipamiento, Técnicas y Tácticas de Combate (Spanish Edition)

Libsa

Guía ilustrada sobre la guerra marítima en los últimos 3.000 años. Desde la batalla desencadenada en el Nilo entre el faraón Ramsés III y los Pueblos Invasores del Mar en 1.190 a. C. hasta nuestros días, este libro estudia las técnicas de combate de galeras, embarcaciones a vela, acorazados y portaaviones, con todos los hit

Técnicas Bélicas de la Guerra Naval 1190 a.c.-Presente: Equipamiento, Técnicas de Combate, Comandantes y Barcos (Spanish Edition)

Jestice, Phyllis J.

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