Gunnery Instructions

Simplified For The Volunteer Officers Of The U. S. Navy, With Hints To Executive And Other Officers (1863)

Autori

• Edward Barrett

Parametri

• 96 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Forze armate
• Storia

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Focusing on gunnery techniques for the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, this guide offers detailed instructions on the use and maintenance of naval guns, including aiming and firing methods. It discusses various types of guns and ammunition, while also providing management advice for officers overseeing gun crews to ensure ship safety in battle. As a facsimile reprint, it preserves historical insights into 19th-century naval warfare and gunnery development, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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