Artillery Through the Ages
Artillery Through the Ages

Author: Albert Manucy

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780160034053

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Consists of a historical narrative of the types of cannons used in America from the ancient catapult to modern artillery. Also, includes a glossary and bibliography.

Artillery Through the Ages
Artillery Through the Ages

Author: Albert Manucy

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-19

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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Looking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason, these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in American history. Contents: The Era of Artillery The Ancient Engines of War Gunpowder Comes to Europe The Bombards Sixteenth Century Cannon The Seventeenth Century and Gustavus Adolphus The Eighteenth Century United States Guns of the Early 1800's Rifling The War Between the States The Change Into Modern Artillery Gunpowder Primers Modern Use of Black Powder The Characteristics of Cannon The Early Smoothbore Cannon Smoothbores of the Later Period Garrison and Ship Guns Siege Cannon Field Cannon Howitzers Mortars Petards Projectiles Solid Shot Explosive Shells Fuzes Scatter Projectiles Incendiaries and Chemical Projectiles Fixed Ammunition Rockets Tools The Practice of Gunnery

Artillery Through the Ages a Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America
Artillery Through the Ages a Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America

Author: Manucy Albert C

Publisher: Hardpress Publishing

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9781318856466

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Artillery Through the Ages
Artillery Through the Ages

Author: Albert Manucy

Publisher:

Published: 2013-01-04

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781481910774

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Looking at an old-time cannon, most people are sure of just one thing: the shot came out of the front end. For that reason these pages are written; people are curious about the fascinating weapon that so prodigiously and powerfully lengthened the warrior's arm. And theirs is a justifiable curiosity, because the gunner and his "art" played a significant role in our history. The development of heavy ordnance through the ages is a subject with many fascinating ramifications, but this survey has of necessity been brief. It has only been possible to indicate the general pattern. Most of the interesting details must await the publication of much larger volumes. It is hoped, however, that enough information has been included herein to enhance the enjoyment that comes from inspecting the great variety of cannon and projectiles that are to be seen throughout the National Park System.

Artillery Through the Ages
Artillery Through the Ages

Author: Albert Manucy

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781434478122

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Albert Manucy, Historian, Southeast National Monuments, has compiled a concise illustrated history of Cannon, emphasizing types used in America.