Isbn: 9780282249151 - Handbook of the 3. 2 Inch Field Battery: With Instructions for Its Care, Twenty Plates (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This highly detailed manual provides everything artillerymen in the early 1900s needed to know about operating the 32-inch field gun, and associated equipment. For military history buffs and those with an interest in artillery or weapons development, its insights into the pre-World War I state of the art are fascinating. Containing over three hundred and sixty pages of diagrams, tables, parts lists, and instructions, the book covers everything from the gun's technical specifications to the roles of individual crewmen. The author goes into great depth on all of the gun's components and systems, including the breech mechanism, carriage, brake, and elevating apparatus. Ammunition and storage are also discussed. Notably, the manual features detailed and useful illustrations of the gun and its parts. These aid greatly in visualizing how the various pieces fit together and interact. The book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of artillery or the development of cannon technology. 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. print-on-demand item.…