Principles of Gunnery. Rifled Ordnance, (Paperback)

<p><i>Principles of Gunnery: Rifled Ordnance</i>, by Joseph Sladen, offers a detailed 19th-century exploration of the science and technology behind rifled artillery. This comprehensive treatise delves into the principles governing the construction, operation, and effectiveness of rifled ordnance, crucial for understanding military technology during this period.</p> <p>Sladen's work provides a thorough examination of the materials, design, and manufacturing processes involved in creating rifled cannons and projectiles. The text covers topics such as the interior ballistics of rifled guns, the effects of rifling on projectile trajectory, and the various types of rifled ordnance in use at the time. With diagrams and detailed explanations, this book serves as an invaluable resource for military historians, engineering enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of weaponry.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>

• Principles of Gunnery. Rifled Ordnance, (Paperback)
• Author: Hutson Street Press
• ISBN: 9781023832366
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-05-22
• Page Count: 170