Brassey's Book of Sieges Author:William Seymour Sieges are a military tactic as old as time but all too often they are lost within the study of a whole war or campaign when the skill, judgment, tactical awareness and weapon deployment required in such warfare is as essential as any other form of battle. This is recognized in this extensive study of seventeen examples selected for their divers... more »ity and their place in the evolution of siege warfare. The author skillfully interweaves the dramas and human interest elements into his account of the event. William Seymour served in the Scots Guards and Special Forces in the Second World War. He is the author of several books on military history, the British monarchy, and the exploration of the East Indies.« less