THE TRAYNE OF ARTILLERY 1642-1646: Ordnance and associated capabilities of English armies during the First Civil War

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Artillery trains are a neglected aspect of ECW military history, despite the rich archival legacy they have left behind. Seeks to challenge the notion that they had little impact and to ensure that the importance of ordnance trains to Civil War armies is more widely recognized. Examines the organization, equipping, and employment of artillery. Explores contemporary ordnance doctrine as articulated by military writers and compares this theoretical framework with evidence drawn from written accounts. Provides a detailed examination of the principal artillery trains established by both Parliamentarian and Royalist forces. Also investigates the smaller artillery trains raised by regional forces. Contains 88 black and white illustrations, 3 black and white maps, and 24 tables.