Ordnance And Gunnery: A Textbook Prepared For The Cadets Of The United States Military Academy, West Point (1907) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161820638)

""Ordnance and Gunnery: A Textbook Prepared for the Cadets of the United States Military Academy, West Point"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of military ordnance and gunnery. Written by Ormond Mitchell Lissak in 1907, the book is designed to provide cadets with a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of firearms and artillery, including the physics of ballistics, the mechanics of gun construction, and the principles of target practice and range estimation. The text covers a wide range of topics, from the history of gunpowder and the development of early firearms to the latest advances in artillery technology. It also includes detailed instructions on the use and maintenance of various types of weapons, as well as practical advice on tactics and strategy. With its clear and concise explanations and numerous illustrations, ""Ordnance and Gunnery"" remains an essential reference for anyone interested in the science of military weaponry.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: Ormond Mitchell Lissak
ISBN-10: 1161820639
ISBN-13: 9781161820638
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 682
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.07lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.44d