Dutch Fortifications

Author : Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476640815

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Dutch Fortifications by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage Pdf

Covering 2000 years--from Roman times through the Cold War--this book describes the evolution of military architecture in the territory today known as the Netherlands. A vital ally of the Dutch--their numerous rivers and canals--played a central role in the defensive strategy of the country, particularly since the 17th century. A general history covers the innovators, architects and engineers of each period and their involvement in the development of fortifications. Illustrations detail the technical features of defensive structures, alongside discussion of the weapons and tactics they were designed confront.

Author : Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476680422

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Dutch Fortifications by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage Pdf

Covering 2000 years--from Roman times through the Cold War--this book describes the evolution of military architecture in the territory today known as the Netherlands. A vital ally of the Dutch--their numerous rivers and canals--played a central role in the defensive strategy of the country, particularly since the 17th century. A general history covers the innovators, architects and engineers of each period and their involvement in the development of fortifications. Illustrations detail the technical features of defensive structures, alongside discussion of the weapons and tactics they were designed confront.

Author : Harry David Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1861
Category : Animal defenses
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000127803

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Reports Relating to the Re-establishment of the Fortresses in the Netherlands from 1814 to 1830 by Harry David Jones Pdf

Author : J.E. Kaufmann,H.W. Kaufmann
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783463923

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The Forts and Fortifications of Europe 1815- 1945: The Neutral States by J.E. Kaufmann,H.W. Kaufmann Pdf

After the Napoleonic Wars the borders of Europe were redrawn and relative peace endured across the region, but the volatile politics of the late nineteenth century generated an atmosphere of fear and distrust, and it gave rise to a new era of fortress building. In the neutral states situated between France and Germany - The Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland - the need for extensive fixed defences was particularly urgent, and this is the subject of this highly illustrated new study. The strategic thinking that gave rise to these defensive schemes is described in detail, as is the planning, design and construction of the lines themselves. Their operational history in wartime, in particular during the Second World War, is a key element of this expert account.

Author : Eric Klingelhofer
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004187320

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First Forts by Eric Klingelhofer Pdf

The first comparative study of proto-colonial fortifications, First Forts comprises essays written by leading archaeologists that address the questions of how European first defended themselves overseas and to what degree they adapted to local conditions.

Author : J. E. Kaufmann,H. W. Kaufmann
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473841062

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The Forts & Fortifications of Europe 1815- 1945: The Neutral States by J. E. Kaufmann,H. W. Kaufmann Pdf

After the Napoleonic Wars the borders of Europe were redrawn and relative peace endured across the region, but the volatile politics of the late nineteenth century generated an atmosphere of fear and distrust, and it gave rise to a new era of fortress building. In the neutral states situated between France and Germany - The Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland - the need for extensive fixed defences was particularly urgent, and this is the subject of this highly illustrated new study. The strategic thinking that gave rise to these defensive schemes is described in detail, as is the planning, design and construction of the lines themselves. Their operational history in wartime, in particular during the Second World War, is a key element of this expert account.

Author : J.E Kaufmann,Clayton Donnell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313072901

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Modern European Military Fortifications, 1870-1950 by J.E Kaufmann,Clayton Donnell Pdf

This selected bibliography on modern European fortifications, from 1850 to 1950, provides a selection of the most important books and articles written on this topic. The work covers regions and countries and includes many sources on such popular topics such as the Maginot Line along with lesser known fortifications such as the Salpa Line and the Swiss National Redoubt. References for the fortifications that appear cover everything from the Iberian Peninsula to the Soviet Union and from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean countries. This work includes not only American and English, but also non-English publications. This source features books and articles done in the nineteenth and twentieth century ending in December 2000. Each contributor is a member of SITE O, an international fortifications research group. In addition to helpful annotations, each chapter includes summaries on the fortifications. Also features a multi-lingual glossary and reference maps.

Author : Jean-Denis Lepage
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399072274

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Dictionary of Fortifications by Jean-Denis Lepage Pdf

This Dictionary of Fortifications is an attractive and convenient reference for anyone with an interest in castles, forts, walled cities and any other defensive architecture, including temporary structures, of any period. The heart of the book is a useful glossary of over 1,200 terms relating to fortifications through the ages. Drawn from many languages besides English, each has at least a concise definition or description, while more significant entries take the form of short articles. Many are accompanied by a clear sketch, diagram, cross-section, floor plan or map skillfully executed by the author himself. In all there are over 400 of these black and white illustrations. Although the glossary is organized alphabetically (from Abatis to Zwischenwiderstandnet), cross references allow the reader to easily follow themes of interest through the book. Buttressing the glossary there is a section giving an overview of the historical development of fortifications from prehistory to the present day. A further chapter outlines the concomitant development of siege warfare over the same long span, detailing the evolution of siege engines and other tactics used to overcome fortifications. This is a fascinating reference for anyone with the slightest interest in military architecture.

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538109694

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Fortifications and Siegecraft by Jeremy Black Pdf

As centers for defense and bases for attack since ancient times, fortifications are a crucial aspect of military history. Indeed, as Jeremy Black shows, the history of fortifications is a global history of humanity itself. Moreover, their remains offer a still potent, often dramatic testimony to the past, notably through the strength of the sites, the power of the works, and the vast resources they required. This compelling book explores not only the history of fortifications themselves, but also the real and potential threat to them posed by siegecraft. Tracing the interaction of attack and defense over time, Black situates the evolution of fortifications within the wider development of governments, societies, and cultures. Moreover, his examination of the future of these installations, as well as of potential methods of destroying them, only reaffirms their omnipresence in human history—and their continued importance. Fortifications are not simply relics of the past, but rather elements fundamental to military and social interaction across the world today.

Author : Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476689715

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British Fortifications, 1485-1945 by Jean-Denis G.G. Lepage Pdf

This book details British fortifications used from the Tudor period beginning in 1485 through the end of World War II in 1945. With the advent of firearms, the Tudor period indeed opened a new chapter in the histories of Britain, fortification and warfare. By 1500 AD, Britain and Europe at large entered a new phase, marked by the foundation of colonial empires and a broadened sphere of influence and rule. During the following centuries, British sailors, ruthless adventurers, fighting men, and greedy merchants laid foundations to fortify the most widespread and most prosperous colonial Empire the world had ever seen. This text focuses on British coastal fortifications and on combinations of fortresses used for more general strategic purposes. Featured structures have protected points of vital importance, such as capital cities, military depots, ports, harbors and dockyards at essential locations in Britain and throughout the British Empire.

Author : William A. Nelson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fortification
ISBN : UOM:39015064777769

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The Dutch Forts of Sri Lanka by William A. Nelson Pdf

Author : Charles A. Gunawardena
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 1932705481

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Encyclopedia of Sri Lanka by Charles A. Gunawardena Pdf

Over 1,100 alphabetically arranged entries examine the history, geography, people, government, economy, art, and religions of Sri Lanka.

Author : M. S. Naravane
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 8170249104

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The Maritime and Coastal Forts of India by M. S. Naravane Pdf

Author : Philip T. Hoffman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691175843

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Why Did Europe Conquer the World? by Philip T. Hoffman Pdf

The startling economic and political answers behind Europe's historical dominance Between 1492 and 1914, Europeans conquered 84 percent of the globe. But why did Europe establish global dominance, when for centuries the Chinese, Japanese, Ottomans, and South Asians were far more advanced? In Why Did Europe Conquer the World?, Philip Hoffman demonstrates that conventional explanations—such as geography, epidemic disease, and the Industrial Revolution—fail to provide answers. Arguing instead for the pivotal role of economic and political history, Hoffman shows that if certain variables had been different, Europe would have been eclipsed, and another power could have become master of the world. Hoffman sheds light on the two millennia of economic, political, and historical changes that set European states on a distinctive path of development, military rivalry, and war. This resulted in astonishingly rapid growth in Europe's military sector, and produced an insurmountable lead in gunpowder technology. The consequences determined which states established colonial empires or ran the slave trade, and even which economies were the first to industrialize. Debunking traditional arguments, Why Did Europe Conquer the World? reveals the startling reasons behind Europe's historic global supremacy.

Author : Royal Military Academy (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Fortification
ISBN : PRNC:32101075691319

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Text Book of Fortification and Military Engineering ... by Royal Military Academy (Great Britain) Pdf