Siege Artillery In The Campaigns Against Richmond: With Notes On The Fifteen-Inch Gun (1867)

By Henry Larcom Abbot

Book Overview

Siege Artillery In The Campaigns Against Richmond: With Notes On The Fifteen-Inch Gun (1867) is a historical book written by Henry Larcom Abbot. The book provides a detailed account of the use of siege artillery during the American Civil War in the campaigns against Richmond. It covers the various types of artillery used during the war, including the famous fifteen-inch gun, which was one of the largest guns used during the conflict. The book also includes information about the tactics used by both the Union and Confederate armies during the sieges of Richmond, and how they adapted to the changing technology and tactics of the time. Abbot, who was a captain in the Union Army during the war, provides a first-hand account of the battles and sieges, and his experiences with the artillery used during those campaigns.Overall, Siege Artillery In The Campaigns Against Richmond: With Notes On The Fifteen-Inch Gun is an informative and engaging book for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War or the development of artillery technology during that time period.Including An Algebraic Analysis Of The Trajectory Of A Shot In Its Ricochets Upon Smooth Water.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: 1164867709
• ISBN13: 9781164867708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"