Infantry Mortars 1915 - 1945: The Development of the Infantry Mortar

by Padraic Kennedy

This book is about the development of the modern infantry mortar, from its origin during the First World War, through its evolution during the inter-war years, to its acceptance as an indispensable support weapon for infantry during the Second World War. The mortar is defined as a piece of ordnance that fires its projectile at angles between 45 degrees and 90 degrees of elevation. They are indirect fire weapons with either smooth bore or rifled barrels...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1724668471
• ISBN13: 9781724668479
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"