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1705 Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2014
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Podcast episode
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In looking back through history, it is kings, queens, politicians and generals who steal the limelight. Those people who actually "do" the bidding are often much less well known. How many people are familiar with Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, Marshal of France? The foremost military engineer of his day, he was renowned not only for building fortifications but for developing the art of siege craft. Dur: 15mins File: .mp3
Released:
Aug 31, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Pilot - Light Infantry and Auxiliaries: Jasper Oorthuys and the contributers of this issue of Ancient Warfare Magazine discuss the theme of this issue of the Magazine, light infantry and auxiliaries. For more information on the magazine go to www.ancient-warfare.com Dur: 19min File: .mp3 by The History Network