siege warfare

After helping the Garrison to victory, retaking Trost District from the Titans, Eren awakens in a prison cell, and must prove he s not a deadly threat.

This book explores the history of the Crusades and the inventions that manifested during this time.

Learn about some of the fiercest war machines of the past.

"Go on campaign in the Middle Ages and live through castle sieges and the fierce battles that changed history, including the Wars of the Roses and the Crusades. Castle defenses, life on campaign, medieval weaponry, and great warriors such as Genghis Khan and Joan of Arc will also be examined."--Provided by publisher.

"In this first of two parts, Wall Maria, humanity's outermost defense, has just been breached, and Titans roam what had once been the interior. Situated along the Wall like the fallen Shiganshina District, the town of Quinta finds itself surrounded on all sides by the monstrosities and severed from the rest of humankind's last bastion. A stand-alone side story to the mega-hit comics franchise, this novel tells of the increasingly harrowing travails of Rita Iglehaut, a Garrison soldier trapped in Quinta, and her well-to-do childhood friend Mathias Kramer, who managed to flee the district in time only to face challenges for which he seems ill-suited." -- back cover.

"At great cost to the Garrison and the Survey Corps, Commander Erwin has managed to recover Eren from the Titans who tried to carry him off. But during the battle, Eren manifested yet another power he doesn't understand. As Eren and Krista find new enemies, the Survey Corps faces threats from both inside and outside the walls. And what will happen to Ymir, now that she has decided to make herself the Titans' prize?" -- from page [4] of cover.

Warfare in medieval Europe most often centered on capturing castles, and sieges of those fortresses, as well as fortified towns. Pitched battles in which thousands of foot soldiers and mounted warriors clashed were equally spectacular. The late medieval centuries witnessed technological advances that introduced the first cannons and hand-held guns.

An illustrated guide to the development of all types of weapons used in ancient and medieval times that explains how each type of weapon was constructed, used, and adapted to meet the needs of warriors.

Presents the science behind building and defending castles including the use of simple machines, such as pulleys and levers.

Charts the history of military fortification from 3500 B.C. to World War II.