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A Text-Book of Ordnance and Gunnery (Classic Reprint): Prepared for the Use of Cadets of the U. S. Military: Prepared for the Use of Cadets of the U. S. Military (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Essential reference for cadets and artillery students: clear, practical guidance on gunpowder, ballistics, and armor.
This edition presents the fundamentals of ordnance and gunnery in accessible terms. It explains how gunpowder is made, tested, and measured, and it covers concepts of interior ballistics, projectile behavior, and armor design. The text balances historical techniques with practical calculations to help readers understand the science behind weapons and their protection.
What you’ll experience:
- Step-by-step look at powder composition, grain forms, and how density affects performance.
- Foundational concepts in specific gravity, gravimetric density, and how powder packing influences charge behavior.
- Overview of fuzes, primers, and the different modes of ignition for artillery projectiles.
- Discussion of armor types, fastenings, and the way backing and bolts interact with projectiles.
Ideal for students of military engineering, gunnery, and naval armor who want a solid, reference-style introduction to ordnance topics and related calculations.
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A Text-Book of Ordnance and Gunnery : Prepared for the Use of Cadets of the U. S. Military (Classic Reprint)
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