Attack of Fortified Places. Including Siege-works, Mining, and Demolitions

James Mercur remains an obscure figure in the literary domain with scant biographical details available to construct a comprehensive background. His contribution to military literature, however, is outlined by his book 'Attack of Fortified Places. Including Siege-works, Mining, and Demolitions.' This work suggests that Mercur possessed considerable knowledge in the area of military tactics and eng...