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Manual Of Gunnery Instructions For The Navy Of The United States (1864)

Manual Of Gunnery Instructions For The Navy Of The United States (1864)

United States Naval Academy

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ISBN10: 1437206875
ISBN13: 9781437206876
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 212
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Manual of Gunnery Instructions for the Navy of the United States (1864) is a comprehensive guidebook on the art and science of naval gunnery. Written by the United States Naval Academy, the book covers everything from the construction and maintenance of naval guns to the tactics and strategies of firing them in battle.The manual is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of gunnery. The first section provides an overview of the different types of guns used by the Navy, including smoothbore and rifled guns, and explains the principles of gun construction and operation.The second section covers the training and preparation of gun crews, including the selection and training of gunners, the organization of gun crews, and the drills and exercises used to prepare them for battle.The third section focuses on the tactics and strategies of naval gunnery, including the selection of targets, the use of range finders and other instruments, and the coordination of fire between different ships in a fleet.Throughout the manual, the authors emphasize the importance of accuracy and precision in naval gunnery, and provide detailed instructions on how to achieve these goals. They also stress the need for discipline and teamwork among gun crews, and provide practical advice on how to maintain morale and efficiency in the heat of battle.Overall, the Manual of Gunnery Instructions for the Navy of the United States (1864) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare, as well as for modern-day naval officers and gunners seeking to improve their skills and knowledge.Compiled From The Ordnance Instructions For The U. S. Navy, For The Use Of The United States������� Naval Academy.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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