The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery: A Study of the Principles and Practice of Exterior Ballistics, as Applied to Naval Gunnery, and of the Computation and Use of Ballistic and Range Tables.

Alger, Philip R.

Published by Annapolis, MD. The United States Naval Institute., 1915

About this Item

Red cloth binding with gold letters, '1915' on spine. Front cover a bit wiggly, light soiling from use. No stray markings. First edition, not a reprint. 329 pages, several folding chart pages and envelope at rear with intentionally loose card with Probability Table and Interpolation Formulae. Quite detailed WWI-era mathematics and theory of ship gunnery. Laid in loose are 3 vintage 1918 'Ballistic Correction Practice' (Gunnery 1917-18 Sheet No. 26A) forms printed on onionskin paper, with the day's practice results filled in with pencil.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Groundwork of Practical Naval Gunnery: A Study of the Principles and Practice of Exterior Ballistics, as Applied to Naval Gunnery, and of the Computation and Use of Ballistic and Range Tables.
• Publisher: Annapolis, MD. The United States Naval Institute.
• Publication Date: 1915
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good