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Form Of Exercise And Maneuver For The Boat-Howitzers Of The U. S. Navy (1852)

Form Of Exercise And Maneuver For The Boat-Howitzers Of The U. S. Navy (1852)

Dahlgren, John Adolphus

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Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1164141961
ISBN13: 9781164141969
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Form of Exercise and Maneuver for the Boat-Howitzers of the U.S. Navy is a technical manual written by John Adolphus Dahlgren, a naval officer and inventor who served during the mid-19th century. The book, which was first published in 1852, provides detailed instructions on how to operate and maneuver boat-howitzers, a type of artillery used by the U.S. Navy during that time.The manual is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of boat-howitzer operation. These sections include instructions on how to load and fire the weapon, how to aim and adjust the sights, and how to properly handle and care for the equipment. The book also includes diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the various exercises and maneuvers.In addition to its practical utility, Form of Exercise and Maneuver for the Boat-Howitzers of the U.S. Navy is notable for its historical significance. At the time of publication, the U.S. Navy was rapidly expanding and modernizing its fleet, and boat-howitzers were an important part of this effort. Dahlgren's manual played a key role in standardizing the training and operations of sailors who operated these weapons, and it helped to establish the U.S. Navy as a formidable naval power.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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