The Shrapnel Shell In England And In Belgium: With Some Reflections On The Use Of This Projectile In The Late Crimean War (1862)

By Bormann Bormann and Charles Guillaume Bormann

Book Overview

The Shrapnel Shell In England And In Belgium: With Some Reflections On The Use Of This Projectile In The Late Crimean War is a historical book written by Charles Guillaume Bormann in 1862. The book is a detailed examination of the shrapnel shell, a type of artillery projectile that explodes in mid-air and releases a shower of small metal balls. Bormann explores the history of the shrapnel shell, its development, and its use in warfare. He discusses the impact of the shrapnel shell on the battlefield and its effectiveness in killing and injuring soldiers. The book also examines the shrapnel shell's use in the Crimean War, a conflict fought between Russia and an alliance of France, Britain, and the Ottoman Empire.Bormann provides a comparative analysis of the use of the shrapnel shell in England and Belgium, two countries with different approaches to artillery technology. He also reflects on the ethical implications of using the shrapnel shell in warfare, raising questions about the morality of inflicting mass casualties on the enemy.Overall, The Shrapnel Shell In England And In Belgium: With Some Reflections On The Use Of This Projectile In The Late Crimean War is an insightful and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of artillery technology and its impact on warfare.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: 1104785129
• ISBN13: 9781104785123
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"