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Boat Armament Of The U. S. Navy

Boat Armament Of The U. S. Navy

Dahlgren, John Adolphus

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesArmed Forces

ISBN10: 1163522155
ISBN13: 9781163522158
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Boat Armament of the U.S. Navy is a comprehensive guide to the various types of weapons used on boats and ships in the United States Navy. Written by John Adolphus Dahlgren, a prominent naval officer and inventor, the book covers a wide range of topics related to naval armament, including the history of naval warfare, the development of gunpowder and other explosives, and the design and construction of various types of guns and cannons.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of naval armament. The first section provides an overview of the history of naval warfare, from ancient times to the present day. This section also includes a discussion of the various types of boats and ships used in naval warfare, as well as the different types of weapons that have been used throughout history.The second section of the book focuses on gunpowder and other explosives, including their history, composition, and use in naval warfare. This section also includes a discussion of the various types of ammunition used in naval guns and cannons.The third section of the book covers the design and construction of various types of guns and cannons, including smoothbore and rifled guns, as well as the different types of ammunition used in these weapons. This section also includes a discussion of the various types of gun carriages and mounts used to support and aim naval guns.The fourth section of the book focuses on the use of naval armament in battle, including tactics and strategies for using guns and cannons effectively in combat. This section also includes a discussion of the various types of ships and boats used in naval warfare, as well as the different types of naval formations and maneuvers used in battle.Overall, Boat Armament of the U.S. Navy is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the design and construction of naval armament. Written by one of the most prominent naval officers and inventors of his time, this book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the various types of weapons used in the United States Navy, as well as their history, design, and use in battle.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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