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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

Paperback

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1164876066
ISBN13: 9781164876069
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Manual Of Gunnery Instructions For The Navy Of The United States is a comprehensive guidebook on the art of naval gunnery, written by the United States Naval Academy in 1864. The book covers a wide range of topics related to naval warfare, including the principles of gunnery, the construction and maintenance of guns and gun carriages, the use of different types of ammunition, and the tactics and strategies of naval battles.The manual is divided into several sections, each of which provides detailed instructions and diagrams on a specific aspect of gunnery. The first section covers the general principles of gunnery, including the theory of projectiles, the calculation of ranges, and the effect of wind and other factors on the trajectory of a shot.Subsequent sections focus on specific types of guns and ammunition, including smoothbore and rifled guns, shot and shell, and explosive projectiles. The manual also provides detailed instructions on the construction and maintenance of gun carriages, including the use of different types of wood and metal, and the proper methods for mounting and dismounting guns.In addition to technical information, the manual also includes sections on the tactics and strategies of naval warfare, including the use of signals and the coordination of fire between different ships. The book concludes with a glossary of naval terms and a series of appendices containing additional information on topics such as gunpowder and the use of steam engines in naval warfare.Overall, the Manual Of Gunnery Instructions For The Navy Of The United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the technical aspects of gunnery. Its detailed instructions and diagrams make it an important reference work for scholars, historians, and military enthusiasts alike.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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