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

by Matthew Bennett, Kelly DeVries, Iain Dickie, et al.

Book Overview

"Fighting Techniques of the Medieval World" describes the fighting techniques of soldiers in Europe and the Near East in an age before the widepsread use of gunpowder. The book explores the unique tactics required to win battles with the technology available, and demonstrates how little has changed in some respects of the art of war. The book is divided into five chapters covering the main elements of medieval warfare: infantry, cavalry, generalship,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312348207
• ISBN13: 9780312348205
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 10.0"