Description:
1760 Clairac FORTIFICATIONS 1ed Field Engineer STAR FORTS Illustrated MAPS WarLouis Andre Mamie de Clairac was an 18th-century French military engineer who is primarily remembered for his famous book on the engineering of fortifications. This book, 'The Field Engineer', became a highly sought after book by military construction designers as well as military enthusiasts all over the western world. In this work, Clairac describes not only how to build, but also the purposes of forts and the various shapes used in fort design. The early chapters are especially noteworthy covering topics such as:
· Star fort design
· General field forts
· Triangular and square shaped forts
· Bridges
· Durable construction material
· Army flanking against forts
· Uses of armed boats against forts
Of course, the most desirable aspect of this book is the copious amount of folding illustrations throughout – stunning views of forts, fort design, maps, city views,… Read More