Module #1 Introduction to Siege Warfare Overview of siege warfare throughout history, importance of castles, and objectives of the course
Module #2 History of Castles Evolution of castle design, from ancient to modern times, and their role in warfare
Module #3 Types of Castles Classification of castles by design, purpose, and location (e.g. concentric, motte-and-bailey, tower houses)
Module #4 Castle Defenses Design and functionality of castle walls, towers, gates, and other defensive features
Module #5 Siege Warfare Strategies Overview of siege warfare tactics, including blockade, bombardment, mining, and assault
Module #6 Medieval Siege Engines History and design of medieval siege engines, including catapults, trebuchets, and battering rams
Module #7 Artillery and Cannons Introduction of artillery and cannons in siege warfare, and their impact on castle design
Module #8 Mining and Sapping Techniques and tactics of mining and sapping, including tunnel warfare and counter-mining
Module #9 Blockade and Investment Strategies for surrounding and isolating a castle, including supply chain disruption and psychological warfare
Module #10 Assault and Breach Tactics and techniques for breaching castle walls, including ladder, tower, and gatehouse attacks
Module #11 Defending Against Siege Strategies and tactics for defending a castle against siege, including garrison management and morale
Module #12 Feudalism and Chivalry Social and cultural context of siege warfare, including the role of knights, nobles, and peasants
Module #13 Case Study:The Crusades Analysis of siege warfare during the Crusades, including famous battles and sieges
Module #14 Case Study:The Hundred Years War Analysis of siege warfare during the Hundred Years War, including notable battles and sieges
Module #15 Fortification and Counter-Fortification Design and adaptation of castles in response to siege warfare, including counter-fortification measures
Module #16 Command and Control Leadership and decision-making in siege warfare, including the roles of commanders, engineers, and soldiers
Module #17 Logistics and Supply Importance of logistics and supply chain management in siege warfare, including food, water, and ammunition
Module #18 Psychological Warfare Role of morale, propaganda, and psychological manipulation in siege warfare
Module #19 The Evolution of Siege Warfare Impact of technological advancements on siege warfare, including gunpowder, cannons, and modern tactics
Module #20 Modern Siege Warfare Applications of siege warfare principles in modern warfare, including urban warfare and counter-insurgency
Module #21 Castle Preservation and Restoration Importance of preserving and restoring historical castles, and the challenges of modern conservation
Module #22 Reconstruction and Reenactment Recreating siege warfare and castle life through historical reenactment and experimental archaeology
Module #23 Castles in Popular Culture The depiction of castles and siege warfare in literature, film, and video games, and their impact on popular imagination
Module #24 Siege Warfare in the Digital Age Applications of digital technologies in siege warfare, including modeling, simulation, and virtual reality
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Siege Warfare and Castles career
