""Attack of Fortified Places"" is a comprehensive guide to military tactics and strategies for besieging, mining, and demolishing fortified structures. Written by James Mercur, a renowned military engineer and strategist, the book covers a wide range of topics related to siege warfare, including the construction of siege-works, the use of artillery and explosives, and the tactics for breaching walls and fortifications. The book includes detailed illustrations and diagrams that explain the various techniques and methods used in siege warfare, as well as examples of famous sieges throughout history. Whether you are a military historian, a student of military tactics, or simply interested in the history of warfare, ""Attack of Fortified Places"" is an essential resource for understanding the complex and fascinating world of siege warfare.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.