JOURNAL ARTICLE

FORTRESS UNDER FIRE: ENGINEERING THE END OF MEDIEVAL WARFARE.

  • Published In: History of War, 2026, n. 155. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Albert, Edoardo 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the transformative impact of mobile artillery during the Italian Wars (1494-1559), marking the end of medieval warfare and the beginning of the gunpowder age. It highlights the role of military engineers, particularly Gabriele Tadino, in developing new fortifications and countermeasures against artillery, as seen in the Siege of Padua and the defense of Rhodes against the Ottoman Empire. The article details innovations such as lowering and thickening walls, creating earth embankments, and constructing bastions, which evolved in response to battlefield experiences. Tadino's contributions exemplify the shift in military strategy and engineering during this period. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2026/02, Issue 155, p58
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:191100385
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