Faces of War, vol. 7, Before the battle Cover Image

Oblicza Wojny, t. 7, Przed Bitwą
Faces of War, vol. 7, Before the battle

Contributor(s): Tadeusz Grabarczyk (Editor), Magdalena Pogońska-Pol (Editor)
Subject(s): History, Archaeology, Military history
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: battle; war; history; preparation; weaponry; tactics; strategy; fortifications
Summary/Abstract: In the seventh volume of the publication series "Faces of War" titled "Before the Battle," there are 14 articles. They were written by archaeologists and historians from Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Hungary. The international team of researchers ensures diverse perspectives on the subject of preparations for military confrontations. The published studies cover the period from the early Middle Ages to World War II. They encompass a wide range of military preparations, including mobilization and troop training, fortification construction, as well as conceptual and diplomatic actions. This publication is highly recommended not only for those who are professionally engaged in history but also for anyone interested in military matters.

  • E-ISBN-13: 978-83-8331-304-7
  • Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-8331-303-0
  • Page Count: 334
  • Publication Year: 2023
  • Language: English, Russian, Polish
Słowo wstępne

Słowo wstępne
(Editors’ Preface)

Prehistoric and Early Medieval Fortified Settlements and High Medieval Castles on the Bohemian-Bavarian Borderland: Means of War, Power, or Symbols of Strength?

Prehistoric and Early Medieval Fortified Settlements and High Medieval Castles on the Bohemian-Bavarian Borderland: Means of War, Power, or Symbols of Strength?
(Prehistoric and Early Medieval Fortified Settlements and High Medieval Castles on the Bohemian-Bavarian Borderland: Means of War, Power, or Symbols of Strength?)

В канун захвата Мстиславом Мстиславовичем Галича (конец марта – начало апреля 1221 г.): просопография участников битвы

В канун захвата Мстиславом Мстиславовичем Галича (конец марта – начало апреля 1221 г.): просопография участников битвы
(On the eve of capturing Halych by Mstislav Mstislavich (late March – early April 1221): a prosopography of the participants in the battle)

The Teutonic Knights in the Southern Hungarian Kingdom: Preparation for Battle

The Teutonic Knights in the Southern Hungarian Kingdom: Preparation for Battle
(The Teutonic Knights in the Southern Hungarian Kingdom: Preparation for Battle)

Preparing for a Vendetta: Family Feuds in Medieval Tuscany

Preparing for a Vendetta: Family Feuds in Medieval Tuscany
(Preparing for a Vendetta: Family Feuds in Medieval Tuscany)

‘Harce’, or Single Combat before the Battle

‘Harce’, or Single Combat before the Battle
(‘Harce’, or Single Combat before the Battle)

БИТВА ПРИ МОХАЧЕ 1526 г. И ЕЕ ВЛИЯНИЕ НА ГЕОПОЛИТИЧЕСКУЮ СИТУАЦИЮ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНО-ВОСТОЧНОЙ ЕВРОПE

БИТВА ПРИ МОХАЧЕ 1526 г. И ЕЕ ВЛИЯНИЕ НА ГЕОПОЛИТИЧЕСКУЮ СИТУАЦИЮ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНО-ВОСТОЧНОЙ ЕВРОПE
(Battle of Mohacs 1526 and its impact on the geopolitical situation in Central and Eastern Europe)

Mobilisation of the Armies of the Polish – Lithuanian Commonwealth before the Battle of Pereyaslav in 1630

Mobilisation of the Armies of the Polish – Lithuanian Commonwealth before the Battle of Pereyaslav in 1630
(Mobilisation of the Armies of the Polish – Lithuanian Commonwealth before the Battle of Pereyaslav in 1630)

Central European Infantry Handbooks in the Time of Early Modern Military Revolution

Central European Infantry Handbooks in the Time of Early Modern Military Revolution
(Central European Infantry Handbooks in the Time of Early Modern Military Revolution)

КРЕПОСТЬ НИКОЛАЕВ В СИСТЕМЕ ОБОРОНЫ ГАЛИЧИНЫ ВО ВТОРОЙ ПОЛОВИНЕ ХІХ – НАЧАЛЕ ХХ ВЕКA

КРЕПОСТЬ НИКОЛАЕВ В СИСТЕМЕ ОБОРОНЫ ГАЛИЧИНЫ ВО ВТОРОЙ ПОЛОВИНЕ ХІХ – НАЧАЛЕ ХХ ВЕКA
(The Fortress of Mykolaiv in Galicia's Defence System in the Second Half of the 19th Century and the Beginning of the 20th Century)

КОНЦЕПЦИЯ «МОРСКОЙ СИЛЫ» И ИСПАНО-АМЕРИКАНСКАЯ ВОЙНА 1898 Г.: РЕФЛЕКСИЯ КАПИТАНА А.Т. МЭХЭНA

КОНЦЕПЦИЯ «МОРСКОЙ СИЛЫ» И ИСПАНО-АМЕРИКАНСКАЯ ВОЙНА 1898 Г.: РЕФЛЕКСИЯ КАПИТАНА А.Т. МЭХЭНA
(The ‘Sea Power’ Concept and Spanish-American War 1898: Reflexion of Captain A.T. Mahan)

Pro-defence activities of women’s organisations during the wars for independence and the establishment of the Polish borders in the years 1914–1921

Pro-defence activities of women’s organisations during the wars for independence and the establishment of the Polish borders in the years 1914–1921
(Pro-defence activities of women’s organisations during the wars for independence and the establishment of the Polish borders in the years 1914–1921)

ЧЕХОСЛОВАЦКАЯ АРМИЯ И ВЕЛОСИПЕДНЫЕ ОТРЯДЫ 1918–1939 гг.

ЧЕХОСЛОВАЦКАЯ АРМИЯ И ВЕЛОСИПЕДНЫЕ ОТРЯДЫ 1918–1939 гг.
(Czechoslovak Army and Bicycle Units)

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ДВИЖЕНИЯ СОПРОТИВЛЕНИЯ В ХАРЬКОВЕ В ПЕРВЫЕ МЕСЯЦЫ ВОЙНЫ С ГИТЛЕРОВСКОЙ ГЕРМАНИЕЙ

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ДВИЖЕНИЯ СОПРОТИВЛЕНИЯ В ХАРЬКОВЕ В ПЕРВЫЕ МЕСЯЦЫ ВОЙНЫ С ГИТЛЕРОВСКОЙ ГЕРМАНИЕЙ
(Formation of the Resistance Movement in Kharkiv in the first months of the war with Nazi Germany)

British Diplomatic and Military Preparations for the Pacific War from 17 October to 7 December 1941

British Diplomatic and Military Preparations for the Pacific War from 17 October to 7 December 1941
(British Diplomatic and Military Preparations for the Pacific War from 17 October to 7 December 1941)

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