Instruction For Naval Light Artillery: Afloat And Ashore (1862)

By William Harwar Parker

Book Overview

Instruction For Naval Light Artillery: Afloat And Ashore is a guidebook for the use of naval light artillery both on ships and on land. Written by William H. Parker and originally published in 1862, the book provides detailed instructions on the use of various types of artillery, including howitzers, rifled guns, and smoothbore guns. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of naval light artillery, such as the construction and maintenance of guns, the selection and training of gun crews, and the tactics and strategies for using artillery in battle. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the material. Overall, Instruction For Naval Light Artillery: Afloat And Ashore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the use of artillery in combat.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: 1437065104
• ISBN13: 9781437065107
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"