A Treatise On Field Fortification

""A Treatise On Field Fortification"" is a military manual written by D.H. Mahan in 1862. The book provides detailed instructions on the methods of laying out, constructing, defending, and attacking intrenchments in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to fortification, including the selection of sites, the construction of earthworks, the use of artillery, and the tactics of siege warfare. The manual is intended for use by military officers and engineers, and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help illustrate the various concepts discussed. Overall, ""A Treatise On Field Fortification"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of fortification in the 19th century, and provides valuable insights into the strategies and tactics of warfare during this period.With The General Outlines Also Of The Arrangement, The Attack And Defense Of Permanent Fortifications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.