The Enemy at the Gate | A Book of Famous Sieges, Their Causes, Their Progress and Their Consequences
Author - Reginald Hargreaves
Year published - 1948
Published by - Military Service Publishing Company
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
This is the first American edition and contains a separate preface discussing the American military. As it said in the title this book features the worlds famous sieges, their causes, their consequences and their progress. Twelve important sieges from Rome in 410 AD to Stalingrad in 1942-1943. Some of those featured are Constantinople in 1453, Sevastopol in 1854-55, Lucknow in 1857, and Paris in 1870-1871. Illustrated profusely with maps and diagrams.
Notes - No dust jacket Wear and tear on cover Bleaching on spine
Author - Reginald Hargreaves
Year published - 1948
Published by - Military Service Publishing Company
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
This is the first American edition and contains a separate preface discussing the American military. As it said in the title this book features the worlds famous sieges, their causes, their consequences and their progress. Twelve important sieges from Rome in 410 AD to Stalingrad in 1942-1943. Some of those featured are Constantinople in 1453, Sevastopol in 1854-55, Lucknow in 1857, and Paris in 1870-1871. Illustrated profusely with maps and diagrams.
Notes - No dust jacket Wear and tear on cover Bleaching on spine
Author - Reginald Hargreaves
Year published - 1948
Published by - Military Service Publishing Company
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
This is the first American edition and contains a separate preface discussing the American military. As it said in the title this book features the worlds famous sieges, their causes, their consequences and their progress. Twelve important sieges from Rome in 410 AD to Stalingrad in 1942-1943. Some of those featured are Constantinople in 1453, Sevastopol in 1854-55, Lucknow in 1857, and Paris in 1870-1871. Illustrated profusely with maps and diagrams.
Notes - No dust jacket Wear and tear on cover Bleaching on spine
