Handbook Of Naval Gunnery: Prepared By Authority Of The U.S. Navy Department For The Use Of The U. S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, And States Naval R (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164664116)

The Handbook Of Naval Gunnery, written by Cyrus S. Radford, is a comprehensive guidebook that was prepared by the U.S. Navy Department for the use of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and State Naval Reserves in 1898. This book is an authoritative source of information on the subject of naval gunnery, which covers a range of topics related to the use of firearms on naval vessels.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of naval gunnery. These sections include information on the types of guns used on naval vessels, the principles of gunnery, and the techniques used to aim and fire these weapons. Additionally, the book provides detailed instructions on the maintenance and repair of naval guns, as well as guidelines for the training of gun crews.The Handbook Of Naval Gunnery is an important historical document that provides a glimpse into the state of naval technology and tactics at the end of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of naval 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.

Author: Cyrus S. Radford
ISBN-10: 1164664115
ISBN-13: 9781164664116
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d