Machine Gun Fire Control (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Glenn Perrin Wilhelm

 
9780266735595: Machine Gun Fire Control (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the art of directing machine gun fire with precision.

This practical manual teaches exterior ballistics and the Mil system, guiding you from fundamentals to field-ready calculations for indirect and direct fire.

The book presents a clear approach to using ballistic rules in the heat of battle. It emphasizes real-world adaptability and provides methods you can apply on the ground, not just in theory. A companion section focuses on the Milometer slide rule and how it simplifies tough math in the field.
  • How to determine range, elevation, and sight settings for accurate fire
  • Techniques for indirect firing, map-based targeting, and reading vertical angles
  • Practical rules for overhead and night firing, with safety considerations
  • How to use the Milometer and related tools to compute firing data
Ideal for readers of military history and practitioners seeking hands-on guidance in machine gun fire control.

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