A Course of Instruction in Ordnance and Gunnery: Text (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry Metcalfe

9780428431280: A Course of Instruction in Ordnance and Gunnery: Text (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428431283 ISBN 13: 9780428431280

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Principles and practice of artillery, explained with clear, practical focus.

This text frames the core ideas of ordnance and gunnery so readers can grasp the most important, well-established concepts quickly. It emphasizes understanding changes in materiel and how to advise on improvements, rather than just recounting fixed details.

The book blends theory with hands-on insight, using graphical methods to express ideas and to train readers in reading mechanical drawings. It aims to connect basic principles to real workshop practice, history, and evolving weapon technology, helping students see how forms and methods have developed over time.

Foundations of gun construction and the practicalities of firing systems
Different ignition methods, fuzes, and primers, including electric and friction options
Introductory concepts in interior and exterior ballistics and their implications
How to read and interpret diagrams and drawings used in ordnance work

Ideal for readers seeking a historical, engineering‑oriented introduction to artillery and its evolution, including the interplay of theory, drawing, and workshop practice.

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