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Handbook Of Naval Gunnery: Prepared By Authority Of The U.S. Navy Department For The Use Of The U. S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, And States Naval R

Handbook Of Naval Gunnery: Prepared By Authority Of The U.S. Navy Department For The Use Of The U. S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, And States Naval R

Radford, Cyrus S.
Morgan, Stokeley

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1164755749
ISBN13: 9781164755746
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Handbook of Naval Gunnery, written by Cyrus S. Radford and published in 1898, is a comprehensive guide to the use of naval guns for the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and State Naval Reserves. The book covers a wide range of topics related to naval gunnery, including the types of guns used, their construction and operation, the principles of gunnery, and the tactics and strategy involved in naval warfare.The first section of the book provides an overview of the various types of guns used by the Navy, including smoothbore and rifled guns, and the different types of ammunition used with them. The second section covers the construction and operation of guns, including the various parts of a gun and their functions, as well as the procedures for loading and firing a gun.The third section of the book focuses on the principles of gunnery, including the factors that affect the accuracy of a gun, such as wind, temperature, and range. The fourth section covers the tactics and strategy involved in naval warfare, including the use of guns in offensive and defensive operations, as well as the role of gunnery in fleet actions.Throughout the book, Radford provides detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the complex concepts involved in naval gunnery. The Handbook of Naval Gunnery is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare, as well as for those involved in the training and operation of naval guns.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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