The Field Artillery: History and Sourcebook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313272646)

This reference book by a well-known historian is the very first to give a short history of the development of the field artillery from the Middle Ages to the present, along with biographical profiles of leading figures, and bibliographical essays about the most important writings on the subject. Dastrup defines the evolution of this combat force and weapons system in terms of technology, organization, tactics, and doctrine. This volume is designed for academic and professional library reference sections and for use in courses in military history and military technology. This guide is suitable for reference and text purposes, and made accessible for varied uses through internal cross-referencing, appendices, and a well-framed general index.

Author: Boyd Dastrup
ISBN-10: 0313272646
ISBN-13: 9780313272646
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 10/30/1993
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.63h x 6.45w x 0.92d