British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (2): Siege and Coastal Artillery

(Part of the Osprey New Vanguard (#65) Series and British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (#2) Series)

by Chris Henry

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Following on from the first volume covering British Napoleonic Artillery, this volume concentrates on the heavy weapons of siege and coastal defences. This book covers the main equipments used; the 24 pounder siege gun and a variety of mortars. Mortars varied from 4- or 5-inch versions up to a13 inch calibre and were considered to be extremely effective because they used an exploding shell to destroy fortifications or personnel. Also covered in detail...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1841764779

ISBN13:9781841764771

Release Date:February 2003

Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)

Length:48 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (2): Siege and Coastal Artillery

(Part of the Osprey New Vanguard (#65) Series and British Napoleonic Artillery 1793-1815 (#2) Series)

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