Medieval Warfare: A History by Maurice Keen

Author:Maurice Keen [Keen, Maurice]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: Military History, Medieval, Battles, Fortifications, Weapons & Warfare
ISBN: 0192801279
Amazon: B008C7XLHC
Goodreads: 1679348
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1999-08-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chateau-Gaillard adopted features probably first encountered during the Crusades. The defences were made up of a series of ditches and walls. If captured the defenders could fall behind successive lines and regroup. The fortifications culminated in an unique wall built of small arcs, more resistant to projectiles, and the donjon, exhibiting enormous machicolations to improve its offensive capabilities.

Facing, above: Beaumaris, the perfection of concentric castle design. Its architect Master James of St George fully exploited the firing lines from inner and outer wards to maximize defensive potential. Its strength lay in the powerful gatehouses and complex seaward access. Welsh Edwardian castles form a discrete group, yet each final design was unique, overcoming the problems of local topography and function.

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