A Course In Exterior Ballistics: Ordnance Textbook (1921)

By U.S. Army Ordnance Department and Ordnance Department

Book Overview

""A Course In Exterior Ballistics: Ordnance Textbook"" is a comprehensive guide to the science of exterior ballistics, written by the Ordnance Department in 1921. The book covers the principles of ballistics, including the motion of projectiles, the effect of air resistance, and the factors that influence accuracy and range. It also includes detailed information on the design and construction of artillery and other weapons, as well as practical advice on how to use them effectively. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of weapons technology. Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the science and art of ballistics, as well as the military strategies and tactics that have been developed around it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164522078
• ISBN13: 9781164522072
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"