Manual Of Gunnery Instructions For The Navy Of The United States (1864)

By United States Naval Academy

Book Overview

The Manual of Gunnery Instructions for the Navy of the United States is a comprehensive guidebook for naval gunnery practices and techniques, written by the United States Naval Academy in 1864. The book provides detailed instructions for the use and maintenance of a wide range of naval guns, from small arms to heavy artillery, and covers topics such as gunnery terminology, gunnery drills, gunnery tactics, and the proper handling of ammunition. The manual also includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers understand the various gunnery techniques and procedures. This book is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the naval warfare practices of the mid-19th century, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare or the development of military technology.Compiled From The Ordnance Instructions For The U. S. Navy, For The Use Of The United States������� Naval Academy.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: 143707720X
• ISBN13: 9781437077209
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"