Shells and Shell-Guns (Classic Reprint)

J. A. Dahlgren

ISBN 10: 133206860X / ISBN 13: 9781332068609

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of naval warfare and the emergence of a new, powerful weapon: the explosive shell. The author, a keen observer of military technology, traces the history of projectiles, from their early, rudimentary forms to the sophisticated shells that revolutionized naval battles in the 19th century. The book explores the development of the mortar, howitzer, and cannon, emphasizing the crucial role played by General Paixhans in developing a system for using shells effectively in naval combat. The author analyzes the challenges and advantages of shells, their penetration capabilities, the intricacies of fuzes, and the optimal composition of ship batteries. The book illuminates the intense debate surrounding the use of shells, particularly in the context of the carronade, a controversial weapon designed to maximize the volume of shot fired. The author carefully distinguishes between the use of charged and uncharged shells, highlighting the importance of the former for their destructive power. He also explores the crucial role played by elevating sights, which enabled more accurate targeting of shells. This book offers a fascinating and detailed account of the development of naval ordnance in the early to mid-19th century, providing valuable insights into the technological advancements and tactical debates that shaped this critical period in naval warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shells and Shell-Guns (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133206860X
• ISBN 13: 9781332068609
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Excerpt from Shells and Shell-Guns



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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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