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A Primer for Garrison Artillery (1877)

A Primer for Garrison Artillery (1877)

Downes, Major Francis

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1161761217
ISBN13: 9781161761214
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Primer for Garrison Artillery is a military manual written by Major Francis Downes and originally published in 1877. The book is intended as a guide for officers and soldiers in the garrison artillery, providing them with essential knowledge and skills for operating and maintaining artillery pieces. The book covers a range of topics related to the use of artillery in garrison settings, including the construction and fortification of batteries, the selection and positioning of guns, and the various types of ammunition used in different situations. It also provides guidance on the proper handling and maintenance of artillery pieces, as well as strategies for targeting and firing them effectively.Throughout the book, Major Downes emphasizes the importance of discipline, organization, and attention to detail in the operation of artillery. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various components and functions of artillery pieces.Overall, A Primer for Garrison Artillery is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of military artillery, offering a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the subject.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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