Dwarf Warfare - Chris Pramas

Dwarf Warfare

(Autor)

Buch | Softcover
64 Seiten
2016
Osprey Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4728-1053-3 (ISBN)
17,45 inkl. MwSt
From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual dwarf soldier, this book looks at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from the axemen that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen, and more.
A lavishly-illustrated guide to the tactics, weaponry and equipment of Dwarves at war one of the most famous and martially skilled races in fantasy literature.

Despite their short stature, dwarves are amongst the fiercest and most feared fighters of all the races. Thanks to their great strength and stamina, Dwarves march to battle in thick armor and carrying numerous heavy weapons.

This book compiles all of the information known about these grim warriors and how they wage war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual dwarf soldier, it expands to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from the axemen that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen, and noting their specialist troops such as their famous siege-engineers.

Also examined are their tactics in specific situations such as underground fighting and combat in mountainous terrain. Finally, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the dwarven way of war.

Chris Pramas is an award-winning game designer, writer, and publisher. He is best known as the designer of the Dragon Age RPG and Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, 2nd Edition, and as the founder and President of Green Ronin Publishing. He has been a creative director at Wizards of the Coast and Flying Lab Software and a lead writer at Vigil Games. Green Ronin continues to thrive under his leadership, publishing roleplaying games like Mutants & Masterminds, DC Adventures, and A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying. After going to college to study graphic design, Hauke Kock worked as both an illustrator and an author. Hauke has worked on books on numerous different themes, such as dinosaurs, vampires, monsters, romans, Vikings, knights, and many more. Darren Tan grew up drawing spaceships, dinosaurs and the stuff of his imagination, which was fuelled by movies and computer games. Following a brief stint in 3D animation, Darren now works as a digital concept artist at Imaginary Friends Studios and is enjoying getting paid for his hobby.

Introduction

The Dwarf Warriors
Companies and Armies
Troop Types
Tactics
Allies
Victories

Erscheint lt. Verlag 20.1.2016
Illustrationen Hauke Kock, Darren Tan
Zusatzinfo 20 b/w; 9 col
Sprache englisch
Maße 184 x 248 mm
Gewicht 218 g
Themenwelt Literatur Fantasy / Science Fiction Fantasy
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby
ISBN-10 1-4728-1053-8 / 1472810538
ISBN-13 978-1-4728-1053-3 / 9781472810533
Zustand Neuware
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