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Celtic Warfare 1595-1763 (Modern Revivals in Military History)
Celtic Warfare 15951763 - Modern Revivals in Military History Author:James Michael Hill The most important aspect of continuity in Celtic warfare from 1595 and 1763 was the tactical offensive. Up to 1689 this was based largely on the renowned, undisciplined and fearsome broadsword attack which regularly dominated the battlefield against more conventional armies. Better led, trained and equipped British forces after this date, howev... more »er, quickly learned to withstand and overcome the "Highland Charge", which reached its disastrous nadir at Colloden. Dr Hill's study of the tactical, strategic and logistical aspects of the Celtic warfare spans the period from the Irish War of the 1590s through to the Seven Years' War. It analyzes the antecedents of modern, conventional warfare in detail, and should be of interest to all concerned with the study of military history and the history of Ireland, Scotland England and North America.« less