The Groundwork Of Practical Naval Gunnery: A Study Of The Principles And Practice Of Exterior Ballistics (1915) - Softcover

Alger, Philip Rounseville

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1165687828 ISBN 13: 9781165687824

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Groundwork Of Practical Naval Gunnery: A Study Of The Principles And Practice Of Exterior Ballistics is a book written by Philip Rounseville Alger and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of the principles and practice of exterior ballistics, specifically as they apply to naval gunnery. Alger covers a wide range of topics related to the subject, including the physics of projectiles, the effects of atmospheric conditions on ballistics, and the various methods used to calculate firing solutions. The book also includes detailed explanations of the various types of naval guns and their associated ammunition, as well as discussions of gunnery tactics and the use of range finders and fire control systems. The Groundwork Of Practical Naval Gunnery is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of naval warfare, as well as for those seeking a deeper understanding of the science behind modern ballistics.As Applied To Naval Gunnery And Of The Computation And Use Of Ballistic And Range Tables.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165687828
• ISBN 13: 9781165687824
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 332
• Editor: Ingalls James Monroe