Artillery Through the Ages
Author | : Albert C. Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Artillery |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Albert C. Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Artillery |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Albert C. Manucy |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 1994-04 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 0788107453 |
A description of types of artillery used in warfare throughout history, including the ancient engines of war; gunpowder introduced to Europe; the bombards; 16th century cannon; the 17th century and Gustavus Adolphus; the 18th century; U.S. guns of the early 1800s; rifling; the Civil War; and the change to modern artillery. Also includes the characteristics of cannon; projectiles; tools; the practice of gunnery; glossary; and selected bibliography. Many of the types of cannon described in this book may be seen in areas of the National Park system; some parks with especially fine collections are listed. Illustrated with detailed drawings.
Author | : Albert Manucy |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 2023-11-19 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Looking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason, these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in American history. Contents: The Era of Artillery The Ancient Engines of War Gunpowder Comes to Europe The Bombards Sixteenth Century Cannon The Seventeenth Century and Gustavus Adolphus The Eighteenth Century United States Guns of the Early 1800's Rifling The War Between the States The Change Into Modern Artillery Gunpowder Primers Modern Use of Black Powder The Characteristics of Cannon The Early Smoothbore Cannon Smoothbores of the Later Period Garrison and Ship Guns Siege Cannon Field Cannon Howitzers Mortars Petards Projectiles Solid Shot Explosive Shells Fuzes Scatter Projectiles Incendiaries and Chemical Projectiles Fixed Ammunition Rockets Tools The Practice of Gunnery
Author | : Albert C. Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 1962 |
Genre | : Artillery |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Manucy Albert C |
Publisher | : Hardpress Publishing |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 2016-06-23 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781318856466 |
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author | : Albert Manucy |
Publisher | : Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2008-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781434478122 |
Albert Manucy, Historian, Southeast National Monuments, has compiled a concise illustrated history of Cannon, emphasizing types used in America.
Author | : Albert C. Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Albert C. Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Artillery |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Albert Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2013-01-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781481910774 |
Looking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in our history. The development of heavy ordnance through the ages is a subject with many fascinating ramifications, but this survey has of necessity been brief. It has only been possible to indicate the general pattern. Most of the interesting details must await the publication of much larger volumes. It is hoped, however, that enough information has been included herein to enhance the enjoyment that comes from inspecting the great variety of cannon and projectiles that are to be seen throughout the National Park System.
Author | : Albert Manucy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2011-09 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780857066732 |
From thrown rock to artillery shell Albert Manucy's book examines the history of artillery from the earliest times to the late nineteenth century and describes how missiles were employed in conflicts prior to the Great War period. Every type of projectile throwing machine is considered from the earliest Ballista and Trebuchet to sophisticated ship-board naval guns and those designed for the fortified emplacements of coastal defences which were employed well into the twentieth century. Manucy not only describes the weapons but gives interesting insights into their performance and capabilities. He goes on to examine the use of gunpowder from its development to its employment in weaponry and describes many solid shot weapons and their respective specifications. The development of projectiles themselves is discussed-and their many varieties are detailed, including early rockets-as well as the tools employed by the gunners who fired the guns and employed the ammunition. This most engrossing book concludes with instruction on the practise of gunnery with explanations of the process of firing various weapons and includes many diagrams, charts of weapons and projectiles and line illustrations of gun crews demonstrating the sequence of firing. An excellent overview of the subject. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.