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The Artillery Of The Future And The New Powders (1891)

The Artillery Of The Future And The New Powders (1891)

Longridge, James Atkinson

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesWorld War II

ISBN10: 1164213806
ISBN13: 9781164213802
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Artillery of the Future and the New Powders is a book written by James Atkinson Longridge in 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of the latest advancements in artillery technology and the new types of gunpowder that were being developed at the time. Longridge was a British Army officer who had served in India and had a keen interest in artillery and its development.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the new types of gunpowder that were being developed in the late 19th century. Longridge discusses the different types of powder, their chemical composition, and their properties. He also examines the various tests that were conducted to determine the effectiveness of the new powders.The second part of the book focuses on the future of artillery. Longridge discusses the various types of guns that were being developed, including breech-loading guns, rapid-fire guns, and machine guns. He also examines the different types of projectiles that were being developed, including armor-piercing shells and explosive shells.Throughout the book, Longridge provides detailed technical information about the new technologies and weapons. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing.Overall, The Artillery of the Future and the New Powders is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of artillery technology. It provides a fascinating insight into the developments that were taking place in the late 19th century and the impact they had on warfare.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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