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The Anatomy of a Siege: King John's Castle, Limerick, 1642
King John's Castle, Limerick, survives today as an impressive Anglo-Norman fortress in a commanding position along the eastern edge of the river Shannon. In the early months of …
Die Festung Mont-Royal und ihre Bedeutung in der Geschichte des Rheinlandes
English Castles
A comprehensive and concise guide to all medieval English castles of which something can still be seen today, ranging from the massive keeps which still dominate the landscape to …
Ruins and Follies of Sussex and Hampshire
This book takes an affectionate journey around some of the atmospheric and occasionally mysterious ruins and follies that can be found in Sussex and Hampshire. It might be a …
Channel Islands 1941 45
Following the fall of France and the surrender of Paris on 14 June 1940, the British Government announced that the Channel Islands had no strategic importance and would not be …
Israeli Fortifications of the October War 1973
Following the Israel Defence Forces' success in the Six Day War of 1967, the IDF Chief of Staff, General Haim Bar-Lev, ordered the construction of a series of fortified positions …
Crusader Castle
The formidable strongholds built by the crusaders are among the most iconic castles of the Middle Ages. These mighty structures offer fascinating insights into the lives of those …
Her Majesty's Tower of London
A colourful and informative guide to the Tower of London. Contains comprehensive histories of the buildings - in particular their Tudor histories - before touching on the Tower's …
Military Architecture in England During the Middle Ages
In the present volume an attempt is made to trace the growth of the general principles of medieval fortification, with special reference to castles, in which, within their limited …
Castles of the Marches
In this stunning, full-colour book, John Kinross explores the fascinating history behind the castles of Herefordshire, Shropshire and the Welsh border. Areas characterised by their …
Stalin and Molotov Lines
In the years following the Civil War, plans were drawn up to build a major set of fortifications along the Russian western border. Work began in 1926, leading to a front that …
Atlantic Wall (2)
A highly illustrated guide to some of the most impressive fortifications of World War II the defences of the Atlantic Wall from Belgium to Norway.Following its conquest of …