Present Development of Heavy Ordnance in the United States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Present Development of Heavy Ordnance in the United States (Classic Reprint)
Author: William Henry Jaques
ISBN: 9780484454599

William Henry Jaques

9780484454599: Present Development of Heavy Ordnance in the United States (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484454595 ISBN 13: 9780484454599

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Present Development of Heavy Ordnance in the United States offers a clear view of how U.S. gun design and production evolved through the late 19th century.

This edition summarizes a period when built‑up forged steel guns became standard, smokeless powders were developed, and breech‑loading systems grew more reliable. It explains how engineers reduced parts, refined shrinkages, and moved toward longer, more powerful guns while balancing speed, safety, and durability. The text also surveys competing powders and explosives, the challenges of erosion, and the ongoing effort to match material science with practical, battlefield needs.

Learn how forged steel and shrinkage control shaped modern heavy ordnance.
Understand the shift from powder types to smokeless formulations and their impact on performance.
See how breech mechanisms and gas checks evolved for reliability and speed.
Explore the practical questions of bore erosion and barrel longevity in heavy guns.

Ideal for readers of military technology history and 19th‑century engineering, this edition sheds light on the practical progress behind United States heavy ordnance.

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