Native North American Armor, Shields, and Fortifications

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• David E. Jones

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• 208 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Storia

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Warfare among North American Indians was prevalent at the time of European contact, with tribes like the Chickasaw and Sioux engaged in conflict. The book explores the sophisticated offensive weaponry and battle tactics employed, alongside the impressive defensive technologies developed, such as armor and shields made from wood, bone, and leather. It also details the evolution of fortifications, from basic refuges to complex walled stockades and interconnected defensive networks, highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Native American tribes in warfare.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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