A Primer For Garrison Artillery (1877)

By Major Francis Downes

Book Overview

A Primer For Garrison Artillery is a comprehensive guide to the art of garrison artillery, written by Major Francis Downes in 1877. The book is aimed at those who are interested in learning about the principles of artillery, including officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the construction and maintenance of artillery, the different types of cannons and how to use them, the various methods of firing, and the tactics of artillery in battle. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts being discussed. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of artillery or military tactics, and is still widely used today as a reference work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116454506X
• ISBN13: 9781164545064
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"