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Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert C. Manucy and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: Albert C. Manucy
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 1994-04
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 0788107453
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA description of types of artillery used in warfare throughout history, including the ancient engines of war; gunpowder introduced to Europe; the bombards; 16th century cannon; the 17th century and Gustavus Adolphus; the 18th century; U.S. guns of the early 1800s; rifling; the Civil War; and the change to modern artillery. Also includes the characteristics of cannon; projectiles; tools; the practice of gunnery; glossary; and selected bibliography. Many of the types of cannon described in this book may be seen in areas of the National Park system; some parks with especially fine collections are listed. Illustrated with detailed drawings.
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert C. Manucy and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994-04 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of types of artillery used in warfare throughout history, including the ancient engines of war; gunpowder introduced to Europe; the bombards; 16th century cannon; the 17th century and Gustavus Adolphus; the 18th century; U.S. guns of the early 1800s; rifling; the Civil War; and the change to modern artillery. Also includes the characteristics of cannon; projectiles; tools; the practice of gunnery; glossary; and selected bibliography. Many of the types of cannon described in this book may be seen in areas of the National Park system; some parks with especially fine collections are listed. Illustrated with detailed drawings.
Author: Albert Manucy
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-11-19
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason, these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in American history. Contents: The Era of Artillery The Ancient Engines of War Gunpowder Comes to Europe The Bombards Sixteenth Century Cannon The Seventeenth Century and Gustavus Adolphus The Eighteenth Century United States Guns of the Early 1800's Rifling The War Between the States The Change Into Modern Artillery Gunpowder Primers Modern Use of Black Powder The Characteristics of Cannon The Early Smoothbore Cannon Smoothbores of the Later Period Garrison and Ship Guns Siege Cannon Field Cannon Howitzers Mortars Petards Projectiles Solid Shot Explosive Shells Fuzes Scatter Projectiles Incendiaries and Chemical Projectiles Fixed Ammunition Rockets Tools The Practice of Gunnery
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert Manucy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason, these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in American history. Contents: The Era of Artillery The Ancient Engines of War Gunpowder Comes to Europe The Bombards Sixteenth Century Cannon The Seventeenth Century and Gustavus Adolphus The Eighteenth Century United States Guns of the Early 1800's Rifling The War Between the States The Change Into Modern Artillery Gunpowder Primers Modern Use of Black Powder The Characteristics of Cannon The Early Smoothbore Cannon Smoothbores of the Later Period Garrison and Ship Guns Siege Cannon Field Cannon Howitzers Mortars Petards Projectiles Solid Shot Explosive Shells Fuzes Scatter Projectiles Incendiaries and Chemical Projectiles Fixed Ammunition Rockets Tools The Practice of Gunnery
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert C. Manucy and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: Manucy Albert C
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Published: 2016-06-23
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9781318856466
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages a Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America written by Manucy Albert C and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert C. Manucy and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert C. Manucy and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert Manucy and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author: Albert Manucy
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Published: 2008-10
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781434478122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlbert Manucy, Historian, Southeast National Monuments, has compiled a concise illustrated history of Cannon, emphasizing types used in America.
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert Manucy and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Manucy, Historian, Southeast National Monuments, has compiled a concise illustrated history of Cannon, emphasizing types used in America.
Author: Albert Manucy
Publisher:
Published: 1962
Total Pages: 94
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents the history of cannon, particularly those types used in the United States. Section 1 focuses on the Era of Artillery and includes chapters on The Ancient Engines of War, Gunpowder Comes to Europe, The Bombards, Sixteenth Century Cannon, The Seventeenth Century and Gustavus Adolphus, The Eighteenth Century, United States Guns of the Early 1800's, Rifling, The War Between the States, and The Change into Modern Artillery. Section 2, Gunpowder, consists of chapters on Primers and Modern Use of Black Powder. Section 3, The Characteristics of Cannon, includes the following chapters: The Early Smoothbore Cannon, Smoothbores of the Later Period, Garrison and Ship Guns, Siege Cannon, Field Cannon, Howitzers, Mortars, and Petards. Section 4, Projectiles, contains chapters focusing on Solid Shot, Explosive Shells, Fuzes, Scatter Projectiles, Incendiaries and Chemical Projectiles, Fixed Ammunition, and Rocket projectiles. Sections on Gunner's Tools, The Practice of Gunnery, a Glossary, and a Bibliography complete the work. (51 figures).
Download or read book Artillery Through the Ages written by Albert Manucy and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the history of cannon, particularly those types used in the United States. Section 1 focuses on the Era of Artillery and includes chapters on The Ancient Engines of War, Gunpowder Comes to Europe, The Bombards, Sixteenth Century Cannon, The Seventeenth Century and Gustavus Adolphus, The Eighteenth Century, United States Guns of the Early 1800's, Rifling, The War Between the States, and The Change into Modern Artillery. Section 2, Gunpowder, consists of chapters on Primers and Modern Use of Black Powder. Section 3, The Characteristics of Cannon, includes the following chapters: The Early Smoothbore Cannon, Smoothbores of the Later Period, Garrison and Ship Guns, Siege Cannon, Field Cannon, Howitzers, Mortars, and Petards. Section 4, Projectiles, contains chapters focusing on Solid Shot, Explosive Shells, Fuzes, Scatter Projectiles, Incendiaries and Chemical Projectiles, Fixed Ammunition, and Rocket projectiles. Sections on Gunner's Tools, The Practice of Gunnery, a Glossary, and a Bibliography complete the work. (51 figures).
